Description of The Position
The Legal & Compliance Analyst will manage daily tasks in the Legal & Compliance department, reporting directly to the Legal & Compliance Lead. In addition, they will be responsible for overseeing daily departmental operations, managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely processing of payments, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on optimizing departmental workflows and supporting the commercial and operational initiatives of the subsidiary.
Responsibilities
- Company Secretarial Matters: Oversee all Brazilian entities' secretarial matters and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, following Organon standards. Draft updates of the Articles of Association, answers and clarifications to routine requirements issued by the Board of Trade; coordinate with external Paralegal/counsel the submission and registration of all corporate documents for the local subsidiary with Brazilian Official Authorities (e.g., Board of Trade; Federal Revenue and Brazilian Central Bank, as applicable), at the direction of the Legal & Compliance Lead.
- Contracts: Draft and negotiate ordinary agreements using Company templates (service agreements; CDAs; general contracts supporting compliance activities such as Sponsorships, donations, etc.), rental and lease agreements, etc.; review and negotiate clauses with counterparties in support of the business; advise internal clients on general queries according to applicable laws and policies; manage internal contract requests and maintain accurate records of all contractual documents.
- Power of Attorneys: Drafting and updating PoAs for all Brazilian legal entities according to applicable policies and governance standards; coordinate and ensure compliance with formalities (such as certification and notarization of signatures before the Notary Office) and maintain electronic and physical files; respond to internal client consultations on routine legal matters involving the company’s representation.
- Litigation Support: Provide litigation support under the Legal & Compliance Lead supervision for civil, labor and tax matters; coordinate with outside counsel, conduct legal research, document retrieval and strategy development; maintain electronic and hard copy files; coordinate witnesses and legal representatives for hearings/depositions; review and update internal and external litigation reports; review external counsel invoices.
- Compliance: Assist in the Third-Party Due Diligence Procedure; provide Legal & Compliance support to internal stakeholders; develop and contribute to guidelines and training materials for corporate policies, policy updates, and new regulations; ensure compliance with internal processes and controls; maintain accurate corporate records; contribute to a robust compliance culture within the organization.
- Legal Operations Management: Oversee the operations of the Legal & Compliance department in Brazil, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines; manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts/proposals, and ensure timely processing of departmental payments; implement and monitor processes to improve operational efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
- Law degree.
- Experience in a corporate legal department and/or law firm.
- Portuguese – fluent
- English – advanced
- Spanish – optional (differential).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to properly handle and maintain highly confidential information
- Proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal and compliance issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
- Registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and its compliance guidelines.
- Familiarity with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and regulations
Secondary Job Description
Who We Are:
Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.
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Annualized Salary Range (Global) / (Canada) varies by country; Pay ranges are specific to local market.
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
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Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites
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Number of Openings: 1
Requisition ID: R535771