Legal Counsel at Roche

Roche; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Diagnostics Turkiye is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to serve as a strategic partner, providing proactive and commercially focused legal services. You will oversee regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, corporate governance, and contract management while coordinating with internal departments and external counsel.

The role requires substantial experience in contract, commercial, and tender law, with English proficiency and healthcare industry exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Master’s preferred).
• At least 6–7 years of experience in contract law, commercial law, and tender law.
• Excellent verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Healthcare industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating bilingual legal documents such as contracts and agreements.
• Leading contract negotiations and maintaining Roche’s contract templates.
• Monitoring changes in laws and regulations and advising on business operations.
• Managing litigation and coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Providing legal support for commercial and operational projects and training employees.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Legal Counsel at Roche in İstanbul, T34, TR. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Bei Roche kannst du ganz du selbst sein und wirst für deine einzigartigen Qualitäten geschätzt. Unsere Kultur fördert persönlichen Ausdruck, offenen Dialog und echte Verbindungen. Hier wirst du für das, was du bist, wertgeschätzt, akzeptiert und respektiert. Dies schafft ein Umfeld, in dem du sowohl persönlich als auch beruflich wachsen kannst. Gemeinsam wollen wir Krankheiten vorbeugen, stoppen und heilen und sicherstellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und in Zukunft. Werde Teil von Roche, wo jede Stimme zählt.

Die Position

We are looking for an experienced and passionateLegal Counselto join our Legal team at Roche Diagnostics Turkiye.

What will you do?

As a Legal Counsel, you will be a strategic partner for Roche, providing proactive and commercially focused legal services and solutions. You will oversee legal compliance, mitigate risks, support corporate governance, and advise on business operations. Your role includes managing contracts, handling litigation, monitoring regulatory developments, and ensuring company policies align with legal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating bilingual legal documents such as contracts and agreements.
• Leading key contract negotiations and maintaining Roche’s contract template pool.
• Keeping company departments updated on changes in laws and recent cases, assessing potential risks, and offering legal solutions.
• Handling litigation to safeguard Roche’s legal rights and interests.
• Managing corporate maintenance topics, including company registration and corporate filings.
• Overseeing external legal counsel on various legal matters.
• Providing legal support for commercial and operational projects.
• Delivering legal training to employees and third parties, such as distributors and suppliers.
• Managing legal department reporting responsibilities and documentation.

Who are you?

As a Legal Counsel, you are a proactive and business-minded legal professional with a strong ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting, and you bring the following qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Master’s preferred).
• At least 6-7 years of experience in contract law, commercial law, and tender law.
• Strong expertise in developing business models and customer solutions that drive superior business results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional languages are a plus).
• High adaptability and eagerness for continuous learning and self-development.
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and organizational skills.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is an advantage.

Why Roche?

At Roche, we believe in fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration. We offer an environment where you have the freedom to shape your role in a way that aligns with your strengths and ambitions. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our identity, and we encourage you to bring your authentic self to work every day.

What do we offer?

A dynamic and market-leading company with national and international career opportunities. A chance to make a meaningful impact by improving the lives of patients worldwide. An agile and people-focused work environment, where autonomy and decision-making are valued. Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with Roche investing in your development.

Wer wir sind

Eine gesündere Zukunft treibt uns zur Innovation an. Mehr als 100.000 Mitarbeiter weltweit arbeiten gemeinsam daran, wissenschaftliche Fortschritte zu erzielen und sicherzustellen, dass jeder Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung hat – heute und für zukünftige Generationen. Durch unser Engagement werden über 26 Millionen Menschen mit unseren Medikamenten behandelt und mehr als 30 Milliarden Tests mit unseren Diagnostik-Produkten durchgeführt. Wir ermutigen uns gegenseitig, neue Möglichkeiten zu erkunden, Kreativität zu fördern und hohe Ziele zu setzen, um lebensverändernde Gesundheitslösungen zu liefern. Gemeinsam können wir eine gesündere Zukunft gestalten.

Roche ist ein Arbeitgeber, der die Chancengleichheit fördert.