Middle East jobs in United Kingdom

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

http://www.hikma.com

Commercial Counsel

We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of branded and non-branded generic pharmaceutical products across the United States (US), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe. We are also a leading licensing partner in MENA. Our operations span more than 50 countries and are conducted through three business segments.

A new opportunity now exists to join the global legal team based in Mayfair. In this role, you will work as part of the UK Legal Team undertaking a broad ranging general commercial position.

The role is a varied in-house position and you would be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, analysing legal implications of various situations and advising the business accordingly. This role would involve advising the business on regulatory compliance, including compliance with anti-trust and sanctions regimes, data protection and anti-bribery and corruption. You would also be involved with matters relating to restructuring, finance and M&A and assisting the General Counsel with special projects.

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant information and protections for Hikma;
• Analysing legal implications of a variety of business situations and providing sound legal advice to business colleagues;
• Advising the business on legal and regulatory issues, including compliance with the GDPR, global sanctions and EU anti-trust regimes;
• Providing day-to-day legal support to the commercial, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance teams in Europe;
• Managing a large number of matters and following up pro-actively to ensure all legal and compliance issues are appropriately addressed;
• Liaising with and managing input from external legal advisers, as required;
• Assisting the General Counsel on special projects such as M&A, business development and internal policy initiatives; and
• Assisting with group corporate legal issues and providing support to the Treasury, Finance, Tax, HR and Company Secretarial teams.

• LLB / BA / BSc degree or equivalent
• English law qualified solicitor (other jurisdictions may be considered depending on experience)

• 1-2 years PQE (NQs would be considered)
• Experience in corporate and / or commercial law
• Time spent in an in-house role would be beneficial
• Prior pharmaceutical experience would be an advantage
• Experience advising on compliance with the GDPR, EU anti-trust and / or global sanctions regimes would be helpful
• Familiarity with intellectual property law would be useful but not essential
• Familiarity with any of : debt financing structures, public company transactions and / or corporate law would be helpful.

• Taking initiative and driving for results
• Ability to communicate and influence others
• Problem solving and decision making abilities
• Good time management and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent drafting skills
• Ability to work in teams, with different cultures and on different types of projects
• European languages helpful, not essential (especially Portuguese, French or German)