Full-Time Legal Counsel

Provide legal guidance in a variety of legal topics, including CRO and pharmacovigilance industry matters.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements and contracts, including commercial contracts with clients, clinical trial agreements with hospitals, physicians, consultants, and suppliers globally, quality agreements and pharmacovigilance agreements ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Manage, draft and update contract templates for industry-specific agreements to reflect current legal and regulatory standards.

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with clinical trials, data privacy, intellectual property, and international operations.

Assist with corporate governance and employment-related matters, including drafting policies and resolving disputes.

Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, advising on necessary policy updates.

Manage legal disputes in collaboration with external counsel and provide efficient legal support to stakeholders across the organization.

Education, Qualifications and Professional Memberships

BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree

MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage

Admission to a state bar in good standing

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation

Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies

SPECIAL SKILLS

High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information

Strong negotiation and drafting skills, attention to detail

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Outstanding communication skills

Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Native English speaker

PC SKILLS

Advanced Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.

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