Senior Legal Counsel North America, Asia, Australia - VAF268

Groupe ProductLife; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global service provider in Life Sciences as a Senior Legal Counsel. In this pivotal role, you will be a key Legal Business Partner, providing strategic legal support across North America, Asia, and Australia. Your expertise in commercial and corporate law will guide diverse business functions, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with dynamic teams to draft and negotiate contracts, manage corporate matters, and contribute to the integration of new affiliates. If you are a proactive, multilingual legal expert with a passion for healthcare and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in legal counsel.
• Proficient in commercial, corporate, and tax law across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice across North America, Asia, and Australia.
• Draft and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts.

Skills

Commercial Law

Corporate Law

Risk Management

Intellectual Property

GDPR Compliance

Tax Law

Procurement Regulations

M&A Expertise

Education

MBA in Private Law

US Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel North America, Asia, Australia - VAF268

Location: USA

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Legal

PLG is a global service provider in Life Sciences, dedicated to supporting patient access to safe and effective healthcare solutions. We deliver worldwide consulting and outsourcing services throughout the product life cycle. Our team is diverse, entrepreneurial, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the General Counsel, serve as a Legal Business Partner, providing legal support on a wide range of matters primarily in North America.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to all business functions.
• Collaborate with the commercial/sales team by providing legal guidance on contract terms, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies, balancing business priorities and legal considerations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, subcontractor agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including developing and maintaining contract templates, clause books, and negotiation playbooks.
• Manage corporate-related matters with local advisors.
• Work proactively with stakeholders to prevent legal disputes and mitigate legal exposure.
• Contribute to the integration of new affiliates and ensure consistency in legal practices and policies.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures to promote compliance and reduce risks.
• Support dispute resolution, pre-litigation matters, and manage outside counsel relationships.
• Develop and support the group’s compliance program.
• Provide internal training on legal and compliance issues.
• Complete special projects as assigned by leadership.

Experience

• US-qualified lawyer with an MBA in private law.
• Minimum of 10 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Experience working on projects across North America, Asia, and Australia.
• Knowledge of local laws relevant to these regions.
• Expertise in GDPR, commercial law, tax law, corporate law, risk management, insurance, intellectual property, procurement, CSR regulations, and M&A.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is a plus.
• Proactive, agile, and adaptable to new challenges and regulations.
• Multilingual skills relevant to the regions are advantageous.