Legal Counsel (Divestments & CMB)

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future.

Our client, a global Pharmaceutical company in Zurich, is looking for a Legal Counsel to support their GMSGQ team with a focus on Divestments and Contract Manufacturing Business (CMB).

General Information:

• Location: Zurich (hybrid, 5 days/month in the office)
• Duration: 8 months (maternity leave replacement)

Key Objectives of the Lead Counsel - Divestments & CMB:

• Provide legal services to global CMB & Quality divestiture teams
• Lead legal aspects of GMS Divestment & CMB, including M&A transactions and complex contract advice
• Be SME for global product divestments related to GMSGQ topics
• Support development of standards and templates for CMB & Divestments
• Contribute to global manufacturing and quality lawyer initiatives

A Typical Day Will Include:

• Providing legal advice on CMB and Divestments
• Assisting with M&A deal preparation and execution, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements
• Managing contractual risks and disputes
• Collaborating with Tax, Regulatory, IP, IT, and other legal teams
• Coordinating with external law firms

Dimensions & Aspects:

Leadership:

• Supervise projects proactively
• Develop strategies aligned with client needs
• Encourage open communication and challenge

Decision Making & Autonomy:

• Make transaction decisions and develop strategies
• Balance business opportunities with legal risks

Interaction:

• Communicate clearly with clients and leadership
• Interface with various groups and external counsel
• Contribute to global legal networks

Complexity:

• Build and leverage legal relationships
• Promote collaboration and open exchange of ideas

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer in UK or Europe, with 10+ years post-qualification
• At least 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong knowledge of Civil and Contract Law
• Experience in M&A and pharma agreements
• Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills
• Team player with influencing skills
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
• Travel up to 20% may be required

All candidates must hold a Swiss work permit or a Swiss/EU passport.

If interested, please send your CV via the provided link. For questions, contact Elaine Kanwar at +41 61 282 22 23.