Legal Counsel EMEA M&A

IQVIA; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its international M&A legal team in Oeiras, Portugal. You will provide legal support for cross-border transactions across the EMEA region, focusing on healthcare and life sciences deals, joint ventures, and internal reorganisations.

The role emphasizes proactive legal operations, management of external counsel, and collaboration with business stakeholders. A law degree with an active license and 6+ years of post-qualification M&A experience, plus fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or JD with an active license to practice.
• 6+ years of post-qualification experience in cross-border M&A.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for cross-border M&A transactions in the EMEA region, including healthcare and life sciences deals.
• Advise on the lifecycle of M&A, joint ventures, and internal reorganisations.
• Manage external counsel and support integration processes.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law / JD

Active license to practice

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Legal Counsel EMEA M&A

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Organising Institution / Firm

IQVIA

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Oeiras, Lisboa, Portugal

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Bachelor’s degree in law/JD, active license to practice, and 6+ years of relevant legal experience in cross-border M&A and corporate transactions.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel EMEA M&A
Category: Jobs
Organiser: IQVIA
Description: IQVIA is hiring a Legal Counsel to join its international M&A legal team. The successful candidate will provide legal support for high-impact, cross-border transactions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors across the EMEA region. Responsibilities include advising on the lifecycle of M&A, joint ventures, and internal reorganisations, managing external counsel, and supporting integration processes. The role emphasizes a forward-thinking legal operations approach, including the use of AI tools.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in law, Juris Doctor, or equivalent, with an active license to practice. At least 6 years of post-qualification experience in cross-border M&A (at an international law firm or in-house) is required. Professional fluency in English is mandatory.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Oeiras, Lisboa, Portugal
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified