About the role

Senior Legal Counsel supporting commercial teams across DACH and Nordics at ADVANZ PHARMA. Navigating complex commercial contracts and regulatory matters for specialty medicines with an emphasis on compliance and data protection.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary legal representative and trusted business partner to Commercial teams across the DACH, the Benelux and the Nordics region
Provide clear, concise and pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters, including licensing, distribution, tender, supply, clinical trial services, consulting and other service agreements
Negotiate, draft and advise on complex commercial contracts, mitigating risk and aligning with business priorities
Manage disputes and contentious matters, escalating appropriately and engaging external counsel where required
Play a key role in data protection and privacy matters and support compliance-related initiatives, including policy development and delivery of training to the business
Contribute to broader pan-European and global legal projects, including regulatory matters, M&A and licensing transactions, and integration of acquired and licensed assets
Support company secretarial activities for European entities, ensuring statutory and governance obligations are met
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business and support implementation of changes
Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, taking accountability for outcomes and decisions

Law degree (graduate or post-graduate)
Fully qualified lawyer with German legal qualification (essential)
Approximately 9+ years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law
Strong experience advising on complex commercial contracts and disputes
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Fluent German and English (written and spoken)
Proven cross-border experience, ideally across the DACH region
Data protection and privacy experience , or a strong willingness to further develop in this area
Comfortable acting independently as the primary legal representative while knowing when to escalate
Highly organised, resilient and able to operate effectively under pressure

A Culture of Empowerment and Belonging: We foster a workplace rooted in continuous learning, inclusivity, and collaboration. Every voice matters, and we strive to ensure our employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.
Flexibility and Support for Your Wellbeing: Our agile and flexible working arrangements, paired with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, are designed to support your health, career aspirations, and work-life balance.
Recognition That Inspires: Through our Rewards and Recognition program, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our team members. From outstanding achievements to day-to-day excellence, we make appreciation a cornerstone of our culture.
Global Benefits: We are proud to offer a comprehensive global benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Our benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, opportunities for career development, and a strong focus on work-life balance: Global recognition program Employee Assistance program Birthday leave Two days Volunteer leave Four weeks working from anywhere Compassionate leave Long Service Award