Strategic Legal & Compliance Lead – France

Leo Pharma GmbH; France; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, seeks a Legal and Compliance Manager in Paris to advise the French market and support global programs.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, monitor local regulations, and guide privacy and competition law matters while partnering with leadership and Global Legal teams.

This role offers a visible platform to influence risk-aware, compliant growth and protect the company’s license to operate in Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, ideally with a Master’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Fluency in English and French; strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Compliance certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide qualified, pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice for the French market.
• Support implementation of global compliance programs and policies.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on privacy, competition law, disputes and investigations.
• Partner with local leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor local compliance regulations and assess business impact; co-drive solutions.

Skills

Legal expertise

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial awareness

English

French

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, seeks a Legal and Compliance Manager in Paris to advise the French market and support global programs.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, monitor local regulations, and guide privacy and competition law matters while partnering with leadership and Global Legal teams.

This role offers a visible platform to influence risk-aware, compliant growth and protect the company’s license to operate in Europe.