Assistant General Counsel

MWI Animal Health; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MWI Animal Health seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel in Cork, Ireland, to provide senior legal counsel focusing on corporate governance and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will support Cencora Global Procurement in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities include managing Board governance processes, ensuring GDPR compliance, and overseeing external legal services. This position requires strong project management skills, legal risk management, and a collaborative mindset to drive organizational growth.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years PQE in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Experience in commercial contracting and regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail in corporate governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Secretary to CGP and manage Board governance processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pharmaceutical manufacturer-facing agreements.
• Lead project management for integrated legal and business ownership.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Legal risk management

Project management

GDPR compliance

Communication skills

Education

Law degree qualified to practice in Ireland

Tools

Legal document management systems

Job description

## Assistant General CounselPostulerlocations: Cork, Irelandtime type: Temps Pleinposted on: Publié hierjob requisition id: R266442Cherchez-vous à faire une différence dans la vie d’un patient? Chez AmerisourceBergen, vous trouverez une culture innovante et collaborative, axée sur le patient et soucieuse de faire la différence. En tant qu’organisation nous sommes unis par notre responsabilité d’œuvrer pour des vies plus saines. Joignez-vous à nous et postulez dès aujourd’hui!# **Ce que vous ferez**# **Job Summary**Cencora is seeking an experienced **Assistant General Counsel (AGC)** to support **Cencora Global Procurement**(**CGP)** in Cork, Ireland. This role provides senior legal counsel within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, with a focus on corporate governance and Board support, manufacturer-facing contracting and negotiation strategy, data privacy and security compliance, and proactive risk management to support CGP’s expansion into additional jurisdictions. The role requires strong cross-functional partnership, sound professional judgment, and demonstrated capability to lead integrated legal and business workstreams with effective project management discipline. The AGC will report to the Vice President, Managing Director of CGP and maintain alignment with Cencora’s Legal and Corporate Affairs Team. **Key Responsibilities****Corporate Governance / Company Secretary*** Act as **Secretary to CGP** and manage Board governance processes, including but not limited to, preparation of meeting notices, agendas, presentations, written resolutions, approvals, and **meeting minutes**.* Maintain accurate corporate records, ensuring compliance with The Companies Act 2014 requirements, including CRO filings/updates and ensure governance documentation is complete, controlled, and accessible for audit and regulatory needs.**Manufacturer-Facing Contracting & Negotiation*** Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on **pharmaceutical manufacturer-facing agreements** to ensure alignment with CGP strategy and objectives while minimizing legal, regulatory, and reputational risk.* Provide escalation support for non-standard risk positions and ensure appropriate internal review, approvals, and documentation.**Global Contracting Strategy & Negotiator Support*** Support commercial negotiators on manufacturer-facing matters, along with any Intercompany Agreements, as required, including **global contracting strategy**, contract language/provision review, negotiations and internal and/or external risk assessments.* Develop and maintain standard templates, clause guidance, and negotiation playbooks to drive consistency and speed.**Project Management / Strategic Legal Enablement*** Lead matters requiring **project management capability**, including integrated legal and business ownership of contract programs and strategic initiatives supporting CGP’s goals.* Drive stakeholder alignment, timelines, decision-making, and delivery of outcomes across workstreams.**Data Privacy & Security (GDPR + U.S. Privacy)*** Support CGP’s compliance with privacy and security policies and requirements, including **GDPR** and relevant **U.S. data privacy laws/requirements** impacting CGP activities.* Collaborate with Cencora’s Privacy team and outside counsel on privacy compliance, contractual privacy terms, and implementation of required controls.**Legal Services Oversight & Outside Counsel Management*** Assist in managing delivery of legal services across CGP, including oversight of matters relating to **employment/HR and immigration**, **intellectual property**, **litigation/disputes**, and **compliance**.* Coordinate the retention and oversight of outside counsel, including scope management, quality control, and budget awareness.**Regulatory Compliance & Jurisdictional Expansion*** Drive legal strategy and support regulatory compliance obligations as CGP expands into additional jurisdictions.* Monitor legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments affecting CGP operations; advise leadership on impact, options, and recommended actions.**Risk Management & Protection of CGP*** Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks; advise management on risk trade-offs and implement practical mitigation plans.* Maintain strong documentation and escalation practices for key decisions, risks, and approvals.**Other Duties*** Perform related duties as assigned and required by CGP.* Should have strong decision-making capabilities and should be proficient in being able to make business-oriented yet legally compliant recommendations.* Should be able to juggle multiple matters on the midst of change and effectively multi-task, focus and shift priorities to ensure that work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.* This role will have management responsibilities for one or more legal professionals and the AGC is required to be an effective manager for reports..**Qualifications****Required*** Law degree and qualified to practice in **Ireland**, in good standing.* **7–10+ years PQE** (guideline) in-house and/or at a leading law firm, with strong experience in commercial contracting and regulated environments.* Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and advise senior stakeholders with clear, pragmatic recommendations.* Experience supporting corporate governance activities (e.g., Board/committee materials, resolutions, minutes) and strong attention to detail.* Working knowledge of **GDPR** and data privacy/security contracting concepts; ability to partner effectively with privacy and security stakeholders.* Strong communication, organization, presentation, facilitation, and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment.**Preferred*** Experience in the **pharmaceuticals/life sciences industry** (manufacturer-facing, distribution, services, or broader healthcare).* Familiarity with U.S. law relevant to CGP operations (as applicable) and cross-border data considerations.* Experience managing outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas.* Experience in previous line management. Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.**Why Join Us?**Join Cencora in Cork and help enable compliant growth for CGP through strong governance, effective manufacturer contracting, and proactive risk management. You’ll work with senior leaders on high-impact matters in a global, regulated organization with meaningful development opportunities.