Legal Counsel EMEA

CSL; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CSL Seqirus is seeking a Legal Counsel for EMEA to deliver expert legal support, lead standard form contracting for Europe (UK), Middle East and Africa, and partner with internal stakeholders to drive business objectives.

You will advise on commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Employment matters, collaborate with the Compliance Team, and support subsidiary management activities, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of laws degree or J.D or Masters or equivalent foreign degree.
• Admission to the bar in the UK or an EU country.
• 2–4 years' experience in a similar legal role, law firm or in‑house position.
• Fluent in English and another language preferably German, French, Spanish or Italian.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a cross functional, cross cultural and matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Legal lead support for preparing, negotiating and finalising standard form contracting for Europe (inc. UK), Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
• Primary regional interface between counsels and business stakeholders for contracting support.
• Support enterprise initiatives: template generation, harmonisation, process optimisation and contracting innovation.

Skills

2-4 years experience

Fluent English

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of laws / J.D. / Masters

Job description

The Opportunity A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established Global Seqirus legal team as the Legal Counsel, EMEA. Reporting through to the Seqirus Associate General Counsel, EMEA you will be responsible for supporting the region, by prioritising and delivering expert legal support and partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve strategic business objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Legal lead support for preparing, negotiating and finalising standard form contracting for Europe (inc. UK), Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and forming part of the network of counsels supporting this activity globally for Seqirus. The role acts as the primary regional interface between the other counsels supporting standard form contracts, other regional lawyers, and business stakeholders, ensuring consistent, high-quality, efficient, and user-focused contracting support across the region and Seqirus business. Supports enterprise initiatives such as template generation and harmonisation, process optimisation and contracting innovation promoting good contracting practices. Provides general legal advice and counsel to clients in the EMEA region including commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Procurement with a particular focus on supporting the manufacturing operations of the Liverpool manufacturing facility. Provides legal advice on certain employment law matters and management of employment law matters (in association with the Associate General Counsel). Works with our Company Secretary and Corporate Governance team and Associate General Counsel to support certain subsidiary management activities. Provides solutions focussed and pragmatic legal advice on a range of legal issues including contract interpretation, and compliance with laws and regulations, including those applicable to the pharmaceutical industry. Provides support and works with the Seqirus Compliance Team to advance compliance related activities and initiatives in EMEA. Advises the business on challenges and disputes with third parties and provides advice on management of such issues and disputes.

To be successful you will have Bachelor of laws degree or J.D or Masters or equivalent foreign degree. Admission to the bar in the UK or an EU country. 2-4 years’ experience in a similar legal role, law firm or in-house position. Fluent in English and another language preferably German, French, Spanish or Italian Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to prioritise work. Strong business acumen and judgement. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a broader team. Ability to work in a cross functional, cross cultural and matrixed environment.

The role is hybrid requiring 3 days per week in the office.

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

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