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In-house Counsel

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 18 days agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • pharmaceutical
  • life sciences
  • FDA regulations
  • compliance
  • legal
  • contracts
  • intellectual property
  • patent
  • litigation
  • drug development

Nice to have

  • in-house counsel
  • healthcare law
  • external counsel management

Role summary

Watton Hall seeks an In-House Counsel for a leading pharmaceutical company in Europe. The role involves providing comprehensive legal support for pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and facilitating business objectives. Responsibilities include advising on drug development, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and commercial transactions, as well as drafting and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Law Degree, 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, and strong knowledge of FDA regulations. Remote working is an option.

Watton Hall are working with a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies and solutions. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and legal integrity in all our operations.

As an In-House Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal support to our pharmaceutical operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while facilitating business objectives. You will work closely with various departments, including R&D, regulatory affairs, marketing, and sales, to navigate complex legal issues in the pharmaceutical industry.

Location: Europe

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of pharmaceutical matters, including drug development, clinical trials, regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights, and commercial transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to research agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial arrangements.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and other relevant laws governing the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that align legal considerations with business goals.
  • Monitor changes in legislation and regulations affecting the pharmaceutical sector and advise management on potential impacts.
  • Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance issues related to pharmaceutical laws and regulations.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
  • Support the company's efforts in protecting its intellectual property portfolio through patent applications and litigation strategies.

Profile

  • Law Degree from an accredited law school
  • 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
  • Experience working in-house at a pharmaceutical company or within a law firm specializing in healthcare law is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and compliance requirements for pharmaceuticals.
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, bonus and other benefits
  • Remote working opportunity
  • Exceptional company culture
  • International role in a dynamic and innovative company
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Originally posted on Himalayas

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