Assistant General Counsel, Legal, CEEM Region

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; München; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Munich seeks an Assistant General Counsel for the CEEM region, acting as de facto GC for several countries. The role advises on marketing claims, regulatory strategy, market access, pricing and reimbursement, and distributor partnerships.

The position leads a small legal team, drafts and negotiates contracts, and supports lifecycle management. Fluent English and German are required; hybrid/on-site work in Munich is available.

Qualifications

• JD or LLM or equivalent law degree from a respected university.
• Experience in a biopharmaceutical company, large law firm, or government agency.
• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills; ability to influence clients.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters with minimal guidance.
• Fluency in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Advises business leaders on strategies while addressing legal risks.
• Provides timely advice on marketing claims, regulatory and compliance matters.
• Drafts and negotiates market access and other business contracts.
• Leads a legal team and oversees HR responsibilities.
• Supports expansion into new therapy areas and collaborations with distributors.

Skills

Legal leadership

Regulatory strategy

Contract drafting & negotiation

Cross-border counsel

Communication & presentation

Team management

Education

JD / LLM or equivalent law degree

Job description

## Assistant General Counsel, Legal, CEEM RegionApply: Munich, Germany: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-30251**Job Description**The Assistant General Counsel acts as the de facto general counsel for a geographic region encompassing several countries. This role supports expansion into new therapy areas, and working with distributor partners; and advises on advertisement laws, supply chain, market access laws and negotiations, pricing and reimbursement, and related PR, government affairs especially for medicines for rare diseases. The role generally oversees a small team of attorneys or other legal staff.Key Responsibilities:* Advises business leaders on strategies and tactics in a way that advances the company's business while addressing legal risks and protecting the company's integrity and reputation* Provides practical and timely advice on issues related to marketing claims, engagement with patient advocacy organizations, safety issues, regulatory strategy, publications, access, supply chain issues and life cycle management.* Participates in various projects and initiatives (e.g., workplace committees, offsite planning, strategic planning).* Drafts and negotiates a wide market access and relating to provision of drug under access programs, and general business contracts for interactions with a variety of stakeholders.* As a people manager within the organization, has financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.Key Requirements:* JD or LLM or law degree from a respected university* Strong experience in a large law firm, biopharmaceutical company, or government agency practicing law, or the equivalent combination of education and experience* Highly collaborative, with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills* Expert ability to constructively counsel and influence clients to take appropriate actions and make complex decisions* Capacity to simultaneously handle a variety of complex legal matters with minimal guidance* Demonstrable experience taking ownership of issues and providing timely, actionable advice* Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills* Ability to lead and inspire a team to align and perform to a high standard and support them in the achieving of their objectives* Qualification to practice as a lawyer in one of the countries in which Vertex has a presence (ex-US)* Language skills: English and German fluent, additional language skills will be a plus. At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.**Flex Designation:**Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible**Flex Eligibility Status:**In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. **Hybrid**: work remotely up to two days per week; **or select** 2. **On-Site**: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.