Legal Counsel

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the Greater London area seeks a Commercial Counsel. In this in-house role, you will draft and negotiate contracts, provide legal advice on compliance, and support various business functions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law, 1-2 years of PQE, and experience in corporate or commercial law. Knowledge of GDPR and regulatory frameworks is essential. The position offers dynamic opportunities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years PQE; NQs would be considered.
• Experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Time spent in an in-house role would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Analysing legal implications and providing sound advice.
• Advising on legal and regulatory issues including GDPR.

Skills

Taking initiative and driving for results

Ability to communicate and influence others

Problem solving and decision making abilities

Good time management

Excellent drafting skills

Ability to work in teams

European languages helpful (Portuguese, French, German)

Education

LLB / BA / BSc degree or equivalent

English law qualified solicitor

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

http://www.hikma.com

Commercial Counsel

About Hikma

We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of branded and non-branded generic pharmaceutical products across the United States (US), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe. We are also a leading licensing partner in MENA. Our operations span more than 50 countries and are conducted through three business segments.

The Opportunity

A new opportunity now exists to join the global legal team based in Mayfair. In this role, you will work as part of the UK Legal Team undertaking a broad ranging general commercial position.

The role is a varied in-house position and you would be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, analysing legal implications of various situations and advising the business accordingly. This role would involve advising the business on regulatory compliance, including compliance with anti-trust and sanctions regimes, data protection and anti-bribery and corruption. You would also be involved with matters relating to restructuring, finance and M&A and assisting the General Counsel with special projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant information and protections for Hikma;
• Analysing legal implications of a variety of business situations and providing sound legal advice to business colleagues;
• Advising the business on legal and regulatory issues, including compliance with the GDPR, global sanctions and EU anti-trust regimes;
• Providing day-to-day legal support to the commercial, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance teams in Europe;
• Managing a large number of matters and following up pro-actively to ensure all legal and compliance issues are appropriately addressed;
• Liaising with and managing input from external legal advisers, as required;
• Assisting the General Counsel on special projects such as M&A, business development and internal policy initiatives; and
• Assisting with group corporate legal issues and providing support to the Treasury, Finance, Tax, HR and Company Secretarial teams.

Education

• LLB / BA / BSc degree or equivalent
• English law qualified solicitor (other jurisdictions may be considered depending on experience)

Experience

• 1-2 years PQE (NQs would be considered)
• Experience in corporate and / or commercial law
• Time spent in an in-house role would be beneficial
• Prior pharmaceutical experience would be an advantage
• Experience advising on compliance with the GDPR, EU anti-trust and / or global sanctions regimes would be helpful
• Familiarity with intellectual property law would be useful but not essential
• Familiarity with any of : debt financing structures, public company transactions and / or corporate law would be helpful.

Skills

• Taking initiative and driving for results
• Ability to communicate and influence others
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good time management and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent drafting skills
• Ability to work in teams, with different cultures and on different types of projects
• European languages helpful, not essential (especially Portuguese, French or German)