Senior Legal Manager Brazil _Allergan Aesthetics

AbbVie Inc; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 160.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading pharmaceutical company in São Paulo is seeking a seasoned legal professional to oversee legal affairs in Brazil. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing contracts, and interfacing with various business units. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of legal experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector, and be fluent in Portuguese and English. This position requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to legal challenges.

Qualificações

• At least 10 years of experience as a lawyer.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or medical devices industry.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal advice in all areas of law and regulation.
• Develop legal templates and guidelines.
• Assist with litigation matters.
• Manage external counsels.

Conhecimentos

Legal advice

Leadership

Contract management

Litigation support

Risk management

Communication

Formação académica

Law degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

The role will be responsible for the general legal affairs relating to Brazil. It will be part of the Brazil Leadership Team and will work with third-party stakeholders, including external counsels.

This position serves as an ambassador role and requires strong leadership to manage both routine and critical situations.

You will be responsible for:

1. Supporting and assisting the day-to-day business operations of AA by providing proactive, practical, clear, and concise legal advice in all areas of law and regulation, with a focus on Brazil's local goals and objectives;
2. Developing and maintaining legal templates and guidelines to share with non-legal teams in the relevant territory, and drafting/reviewing various commercial contracts;
3. Assisting with litigation matters;
4. Interacting with and managing external counsels;
5. Advising on commercial policies and competition law matters;
6. Supporting the business on commercial claims and disputes, especially regarding advertising and promotion of products;
7. Managing legal risks and preventing legal issues;
8. Monitoring, anticipating, and reporting changes to applicable legislation;
9. Providing legal support to various functional programs, including corporate governance, data protection, regulatory inspections, incident management, real estate, and leasing;
10. Assisting HR with employment law matters, GPP for counterfeit products, and Company Secretariat functions;
11. Performing secondary IP work in coordination with the Corporate IP Department;
12. Managing the legal budget for Brazil in coordination with LATAM Legal functions;
13. Interfacing with Business units, Support Functions, and Senior Management;
14. Managing multiple complex projects;
15. Producing reports, presentations, and documentation;
16. Providing regular updates to Leadership as a member of the Brazil leadership team;
17. Overseeing and managing documentation and records.

Pre-requirements

• Lawyer with at least 10 years of experience;
• Graduated in Law;
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical devices industry;
• Fluent in Portuguese and English; Spanish is a plus;
• Must not pose a threat or harm to property, self, or others;
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies.

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Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, transforming lives, and community service. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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