Sr. Counsel - Ftc

Mgs Mckesson Global Procurement & Sourcing Limited; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

ClarusONE Sourcing Services LLP in London seeks a Senior Counsel (FTC) to support business teams on generics procurement in the US market. You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, provide risk guidance, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on IT agreements and intercompany documents.

The role requires a UK solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years PQE, strong contract drafting skills, and experience in healthcare regulatory contexts.

Qualifications

• UK solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years PQE in corporate/commercial law.
• In-house or law firm experience in a corporate/commercial setting.
• Experience in healthcare regulatory environment; pharmaceutical procurement preferred.
• Proficient with Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to ClarusONE’s business teams in London.
• Draft and review contracts, amendments and standard terms for generics procurement; advise on contract standards.
• Negotiate with generic pharmaceutical suppliers and manage related agreements and IT/vendor/licence contracts.
• Identify risks with business teams and management; suggest mitigations.
• Develop and implement compliant policies and standard operating procedures.
• Deliver training on legal/compliance topics relevant to ClarusONE and Members.
• Collaborate with internal counsels and senior leaders on projects and policy developments.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting the JV, including US pharma.
• Identify opportunities for process and automation improvements.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Enterprise-first mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

UK Solicitor or Barrister PQE 3+ years

Tools

Office 365

Job description

ClarusONE Sourcing Services LLP is a joint venture providing strategic generic pharmaceutical sourcing services to its Members, Walmart, Inc. and McKesson Corporation. The two companies have over 25 years of history working together to improve the quality and lower the cost of pharmaceutical care to patients in the United States. As part of this arrangement, in 2016 McKesson and Walmart established ClarusONE in London to provide strategic pharmaceutical sourcing services for both companies. ClarusONE ensures both companies have access to the right generic pharmaceuticals to meet customer demand at a competitive market cost. McKesson supplies pharmaceuticals to over one-third of all healthcare providers in the United States and Walmart is one of the United States’ largest pharmacy chains.

Job Title:

Sr. Counsel - FTC

Location:

Russell Square, London, United Kingdom. Flexible working. 12 Month FTC

Job Purpose:

The Senior Counsel serves as primary legal support for business teams on routine legal matters and commercial transactions - principally relating to generics pharmaceutical sourcing initiatives in the U.S. market - as well as providing negotiation and drafting, issue identification and escalation. Reporting to ClarusONE’s Managing Chief Counsel, the Senior Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, providing guidance on contract provisions and potential risks in accordance with applicable law, operational practices and internal policies. Success is measured by quality of advice, strength of stakeholder relationships, ability to work independently and assess when to seek guidance of Managing Chief Counsel and other subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to ClarusONE’s business teams in London.
• Draft and review contracts, amendments and standard terms and conditions for generics procurement, and provide guidance on contract standards.
• Participate in contract negotiations and communicate with generic pharmaceutical suppliers on contract issues, proposals and disputes. Other relevant contracts include IT agreements, vendor terms and conditions, licence agreements and intercompany documentation.
• Work closely with ClarusONE’s business teams and Members’ contract management teams to identify, analyse and resolve legal and business risks and make recommendations.
• Monitor compliance with internal processes and policies, working with the Managing Chief Counsel to create, update and operationalize policies and standard operating procedures.
• Deliver training on a variety of legal and compliance topics of relevance to ClarusONE and the Members.
• Represent the ClarusONE business on projects as a subject-matter expert and collaborate with internal legal counsels and senior leaders, as applicable.
• Monitor applicable legal and policy developments that may impact the JV, including, but not limited to, developments in the US pharmaceutical industry.
• Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for process and automation enhancements.

Requirements:

Education/Experience

• U.K. Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience.
• Legal experience in a corporate/commercial in-house legal team or law firm.
• Experience working in a healthcare regulatory environment, with pharmaceutical procurement experience preferred.
• Proficient in Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent contract drafting and strong attention to detail and process.
• Ability to adapt quickly to business needs and changing timelines.
• Ability to challenge and push back, when necessary, with Managing Chief Counsel support, and to demonstrate an enterprise-first mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with legal and business colleagues of varying levels of seniority; help drive initiatives to gain buy-in and develop strong working relationships.

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to supportphysical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

£72,500 - £120,800