The Company
Our client is a leading Global Pharmaceutical market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine.
The Role
As the Legal Counsel, you will support the Director of Legal & Ethics, Risk & Compliance, working as part of a small local legal team in Sydney.
You will support the ANZ business on contracts and other legal matters. You will act as a business partner in all activities relating to contractual negotiations, drafting and reviewing a wide variety of commercial contracts, advising on and assisting management decision-making regarding contracts, risks and opportunities relating to business activities, and you will also provide solutions, and assist with the implementation of legal policies, procedures and guidelines.
NB: This is a 10 month contract role initially, however there may be the possibility of the role becoming permanent after that initial period.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 4-6 years PAE in-house legal experience in corporate/commercial law, ideally gained in-house, or alternatively at a leading Australian law firm;
- Ability to work autonomously;
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiating skills;
- A commercial and solutions-focused approach;
- A down to earth, approachable work style, with the ability to work well in a small, collegiate team environment.
In-house legal experience gained at a pharmaceutical company would be ideal, as would private practice experience advising the pharmaceutical industry, although this is not essential.
Benefits
Joining this global leader comes with many benefits. You will be working in a close-knit and collegiate team offering a great work environment.
You will have plenty of flexibility in this role, the team works 2 days in the office (with parking on-site) and 3 from home.
A competitive salary + bonus + further benefits are also on offer.
To Apply
Please email your CV to *******@legalpersonnel.com.au (reference no. 9796) or call Julie Grasso on 0410 493 *** for a confidential discussion.