Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Assistant Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But they’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Role:
Assistant Legal Counsel
Location:
India – Bangalore
Qualifications:
- A qualified LL.B. with at least 6 – 10 years’ experience in Legal area, preferably having worked in a MNC and a listed Company.
- Good working knowledge on legislations and regulations encompassing areas of Corporate, Commercial, IP (primarily patents), Litigation and exposure to Pharma industry would be an advantage.
- Knowledge in handling litigation matters
- Ability to interact and influence cross functionally and deliver end results
- Proficient in oral and written communication
- Competencies
Responsibilities:
- To support the Head – Legal in Legal function. Providing pro-active, value added and practical legal advice to the business under the direction of Head –Legal on commercial matters, including: (i) market access and pricing matters; (ii) distribution chain risks; (iii) local business development matters; (iv) regulatory and privacy matters; (v) the negotiation and drafting of material agreements; and (vi) working collaboratively with the AZ IP and AZ IP Litigation teams to support them on patent and patent litigation matters.
- Handling legal issues as directed by Head-Legal such as :
- Drafting, Review, Negotiation and Finalization of business and commercial agreements/contracts/document
- Managing and providing legal advice on IP litigations filed by or against the Company
- Managing and providing legal advice in connection with non-IP litigation/disputes (product liability, HR, Trade Association, parallel trade, counterfeiting, commercial matters) initiated by or against AZ; and (ii) any significant internal investigations and all external investigations, including “dawn-raids” (e.g. Competition, Regulatory, Privacy or Tax Authorities) as well as assisting the business in developing / implementing appropriate SOPs to effectively manage such investigation’s
- Working with external counsel on specific assigned cases for which jobholder has full responsibility, stringent management of external counsel’s fees on such matter.
- Continuous Training to internal Stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance matters
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
