Senior Legal Counsel- Commercial Contracts

AmerisourceBergen; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled lawyer to join their Legal Department. This role involves delivering effective legal services, managing projects, and providing strategic counsel on significant corporate matters. With a focus on pharmaceutical and health law, the ideal candidate will have 4 to 8 years of experience, a Law Degree, and the ability to lead negotiations. The company promotes a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of legal experience with expertise in pharmaceutical law and contracts.
• Ability to perform sophisticated legal work independently and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective legal services to clients and manage legal projects.
• Represent Cencora in business contracts and negotiations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Law

Contracts Management

Health Law

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our 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

Position Summary:

This position within the Legal Department requires a lawyer with strong legal skills capable of delivering business-oriented, effective, and efficient legal services, project management, and strategic counsel on significant business or corporate matters, or in a specialty practice area such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, privacy law, health law, technology law, or employment and labor law.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Deliver effective legal services to clients.

2. Handle legal projects, matters, and issues with minimal supervision, demonstrating technical legal expertise.

3. Manage projects related to contracts or other client pursuits, demonstrating project management skills.

4. Represent Cencora and client groups in business contracts and negotiations.

5. Make business-oriented, legally compliant recommendations.

6. Solve straightforward problems, analyze solutions, and assess options using standard procedures.

7. Multi-task and prioritize effectively to ensure timely completion of work.

8. Adapt to change and seek developmental opportunities.

Experience & Educational Requirements:

1. 4 to 8 years of legal experience with expertise in pharmaceutical law, contracts, and health law.

2. Law Degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice.

3. Ability to perform sophisticated legal work independently and supervise others.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements:

1. Knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and procedures, especially in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

2. Experience with UK and EU healthcare laws, regulations, and market access.

3. Ability to lead negotiations, develop strategies, and manage outside counsel.

4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, judgment, negotiation, leadership, and organizational skills.

5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

What Cencora Offers

Benefits may vary by country and are aligned with local market practices. Eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits, especially under collective bargaining agreements.

Affiliated Companies & Equal Opportunity

Affiliated Company: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in protected classes. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].