Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

Grünenthal GmbH; Aachen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Aachen is seeking a qualified lawyer to act as the primary legal advisor for various Partner Business matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements and collaborating with senior leadership on strategic decisions. Candidates should have experience in life sciences and strong negotiation skills. This is a hybrid position that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in life sciences and commercial law.
• Ability to advise on complex international transactions.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• High engagement, ownership, and solution-oriented mindset.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary legal advisor for Partner Business matters.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership for decision-making.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute cross-border agreements.
• Support partner-related projects such as due diligence.
• Manage external international law firms if needed.

Kenntnisse

Legal advising

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Additional languages (German/Spanish)

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background

Jobbeschreibung

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills - from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you're a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you'll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company's positive impact on patients and their families.

What the job looks like

• Act as the primary legal advisor for all Partner Business matters, including commercial agreements and strategic alliances
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and risk management
• Draft, negotiate, and execute cross-border agreements (e.g., distribution, licensing, collaborations)
• Support partner-related projects such as due diligence, agreement structuring, and integration
• Develop templates, guidelines, and training materials tailored to the Partner Business environment
• Manage external international law firms when needed
• Contribute to the implementation of Grünenthal's Partner Business strategy within a dynamic, international pharma context
• Be a trusted legal voice in cross-functional initiatives, helping shape the future of strategic partnerships

What you should bring to the table

• Experience as a qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and a solid track record in life sciences and commercial law
• Proven ability to advise on complex international transactions, especially strategic partnerships and licensing deals
• Strong project management and negotiation skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for senior stakeholders
• High level of engagement, ownership, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to build trust and collaborate across cultures in a global organization
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as German or Spanish are a plus
• A hands-on, can-do attitude with creativity and a strong sense of responsibility

About Grünenthal

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better - and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.

Note: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is our company policy.

Please contact Rita Hugo-Olbertz for more information.

Learn more about our company at www.grunenthal.com, LinkedIn: Grunenthal Group, Instagram: @grunenthal