Senior Legal Counsel

Cencora, Inc.; United Kingdom; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid working

Resumo da vaga

Cencora is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support the UK Legal team and General Counsel across Alliance Healthcare entities. You will manage legal risk, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, and provide training on regulatory matters.

The role requires handling complex matters with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working is available, with office location in Chessington, Surrey.

Qualificações

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with at least 5 years PQE.
• Broad knowledge of commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality legal advice to the business and UK Legal team.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements to reflect strategy.
• Manage complex legal projects with minimal supervision.

Conhecimentos

PQE 5+ years

Legal drafting

Commercial contracts

Regulatory knowledge

Data protection

TUPE

IP

Antitrust

In-house experience

Negotiation skills

Formação

Qualified in England & Wales

Descrição da vaga

## Senior Legal CounselApply: WEMEA > United Kingdom > Support Centre: Full time: Posted Today: R2615051Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details**Supporting the General Counsel and UK Legal team in the provision of a high quality and commercially focused legal advice to support the needs of the business and protect the interests of Alliance Healthcare pharmaceutical wholesale division including Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Limited, OTC Direct Limited, Alloga UK Limited and Alcura UK Limited.This role will suit a pragmatic lawyer who will thrive in a challenging, complex, busy and diverse role with high levels of responsibility within a fast-paced, market leading and entrepreneurial business.**Responsibilities:**The Senior Counsel will provide legal support and advice to Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Limited, Alcura UK Limited, Alloga UK Limited, and OTC Direct Limited, including the following:* Managing legal risk across the breadth of the business in a manner that supports and facilities the continued commercial success of the business.* Ensuring compliance with any current and future legal and regulatory requirements and providing training to non-legal colleagues where appropriate.* The role holder will need to communicate, direct and influence all levels of the business, including members of the Senior Leadership Team.* Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements to ensure that these contracts accurately reflect company strategy and objectives and minimise exposure to legal and regulatory risk.* Independently handle complex legal projects, utilising relevant technical legal skills and provide legal advice on legal matters and issues arising, with minimal supervision* Represent the business and relevant client groups on regular business contract negotiations and other business matters, including commercial services agreements, quality agreements, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The Senior Commercial Counsel will often be required to play an integral part in both legal and business negotiations in these situations.* Demonstrate decision-making capability, in particular offering both business-oriented and legally compliant solutions to clients.* Manage multiple matters and effectively prioritise tasks to ensure that work is completed in a timely and efficient matter..**Requirements:*** Lawyer admitted in England and Wales with at least 5 years PQE.* Strong academic credentials with substantial experience at a major City or regional law firm. Some in-house experience is highly desirable.* Strong and broad technical legal knowledge and excellent drafting and negotiation skills are essential.* Experience in broad commercial, rather than narrow, functional roles.* Strong technical commercial legal knowledge is essential, including detailed knowledge of commercial contracts as well as a knowledge of data protection, TUPE, IP, Anti-Trust and general contract law.* Experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment.* Ability to deal with a heavy workload and competing priorities.* Confident and comfortable in working with a wide range of different types of clients, both in terms of seniority and legal/contractual knowledge. Ability to explain complex legal issues in a simple way.* Ability to influence major decisions having legal ramifications through reasoned analysis and business understanding; willingness to make hard decisions on legal advice and strategic business initiatives.* Strong commercial acumen and a business-focussed approach in providing legal support.* Hybrid working availability required - office location: Chessington, Surrey