Legal Counsel

Sanofi Inc.; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a junior Legal Counsel in Reading, UK. The ideal candidate will have a valid practicing certificate and at least 2 years of PQE, preferably with pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience. Responsibilities include assessing legal risks, ensuring compliance, and drafting various agreements. Join a supportive team and make a real impact in healthcare while developing your legal expertise.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Gender-neutral parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in-house or private practice.
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• Strong legal drafting skills and commercial contracts expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assess legal risks and provide timely legal advice.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.

Skills

Legal drafting skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with valid practising certificate in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Chase the Miracles of Science as Legal Counsel at Sanofi. Are you a junior lawyer eager to build a career in the dynamic pharmaceutical industry? Join our supportive in-house legal team where you\'ll learn, grow and make a real impact.

What you\'ll learn & do

• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare regulations and industry codes of practice
• Assess and advise on legal risks and opportunities in a business context
• Develop commercial awareness through direct collaboration with business partners
• Make connections with people and be part of an international legal network
• Build expertise in various legal areas under experienced guidance
• Grow your understanding of the healthcare industry

Responsibilities

• Assessing legal risks and opportunities associated with business activities and providing clear, consistent and timely legal advice on all matters arising from the Sanofi business operations in UK and Ireland
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and industry codes of practice
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial agreements
• Providing training and guidance to business teams on legal matters
• Supporting privacy and data protection compliance
• Supporting corporate governance and company secretarial matters
• Assisting with the management of litigation and disputes
• Embracing Sanofi\'s Thoughtful Risk-Taking approach to make impactful decisions and seize opportunities while mastering risk

Qualifications & requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with valid practising certificate in England & Wales
• Minimum 2 years PQE (in-house or private practice)
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience is preferred
• Strong legal drafting skills and commercial contracts expertise
• Excellent interpersonal/client communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively in a team and openly share knowledge and information
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload / project management skills
• Dedication to upholding high ethical and compliance standards

Business partnership skills

• Understanding of business acumen and importance of commercial context
• Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Capacity to anticipate business needs and provide legal solutions
• Ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
• Commercial mindset with focus on enabling business growth while ensuring legal compliance

Desirable alignments

• Discovery of opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Reward package that recognises contribution and amplifies impact
• Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks\' gender-neutral parental leave

Why Sanofi

• Join us in shaping the future of respiratory care and making a difference in the lives of patients across the NHS
• Visas for those not already with the right to work in the UK will be considered case by case according to business needs
• Disability Confident Employer: interviews offered to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet minimum requirements
• Equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity

About Sanofi

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi.

Commitment to diversity & inclusion

All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

Legal & compliance notices

Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement are available at Sanofi\'s careers site. Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges and to improving lives through science.