Associate Legal Counsel

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Associate Legal Counsel - EMEA

In your role as Associate Legal Counsel in the EMEA region, you will assist in various corporate and legal matters for a globally focused Medical Device corporation. You will prepare, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts and provide advice and counsel to our various business functions, including Clinical, Sales, Marketing, Compliance, and IT. You should have a high degree of independence, be able to adapt to changing priorities, and work under tight deadlines. If you are not intimidated by a high volume of activities, then move to the next section!

We are looking for a positive, passionate, and open-minded collaborator to join our EMEA Legal & Compliance team.

The position will reside within our Terumo Neuro Entity in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What are your main responsibilities?

• Perform contract-related activities, including negotiating and drafting agreements such as clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, distribution agreements, master service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Create, maintain, and/or update contract templates.
• Provide advice and counsel on various types of legal support to solve specific issues, including management of preliminary work and active negotiation, drafting, and follow-up.
• Work closely with the Company's various business units, including Clinical, Sales, Marketing, Compliance, and IT, to support their contract and advice needs.
• Assist with GDPR matters, including assessment and drafting processes and agreements.
• Complete special projects as requested and participate in Legal Department initiatives and development.

What will you bring in?

• A Postgraduate University Diploma in Law.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and autonomous work attitude in the organization of duties assigned.
• Good responsiveness to priorities, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter personality with the ability to function in an individual contributor role as well as in the capacity of counselor to others.
• Strong English language skills (business nomenclature).
• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or other healthcare business (highly desirable).

What can you expect from us?

• Global Impact: Contribute to a company that stands at the forefront of neuro endovascular innovation, making a global impact with excellence for our patients.
• Agile Work Environment: Experience the freedom to innovate and develop with a growth mindset, in a modern workspace that fosters creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a fair and competitive compensation package, recognizing and rewarding your skills and contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We care about your well-being. Benefit from additional retirement contributions and generous annual time off as part of our benefits.