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PfizerLead Counsel, R&D
Lead Counsel managing R&D legal support for Pfizer's clinical development activities in China. Oversee legal team, partner with leadership, and ensure compliance with regulations.
About the role
- Support the company’s corporate governance framework, including maintenance of subsidiaries, board and shareholder documentation, and regulatory filings.
- Advise management and the board on governance requirements under Finnish and applicable international laws.
- Coordinate with external counsel for corporate registrations, filings, and notarial matters globally.
- Support and administer group subsidiary management.
- Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, managing terminations, and advising on HR policies and procedures.
- Support compliance with Finnish employment law and coordinate cross-border employment issues in collaboration with HR.
- Advise on employee relations and disciplinary matters, balancing legal compliance with organizational culture.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s compliance and ethics program.
- Support the creation and delivery of compliance training and awareness initiatives for employees.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company’s operations and recommend compliance measures.
- Manage investigations into potential compliance issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.
- Oversee and maintain contract templates for various business needs, ensuring consistency, compliance, and commercial practicality.
- Provide legal advice on contract negotiation and drafting, including NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial arrangements.
- Develop internal guidelines and best practices for contract review and approval processes.
- Support the administration and documentation of the company’s equity incentive and employee share programs.
- Liaise with Finance, HR, and external advisors to ensure compliance with applicable tax and securities regulations.
- Identify, assess, and help mitigate legal and business risks across corporate functions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop policies and frameworks for risk mitigation.
- Support insurance and liability management programs.
- Provide legal input for strategic corporate initiatives, restructurings, and financing transactions.
- Support due diligence, M&A, and other strategic projects as needed.
- Assist in developing internal legal policies, processes, and knowledge management tools.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) and qualification to practice law in Finland.
- ~ 5-7 years of experience in corporate or commercial law, ideally in a multinational company or leading law firm.
- Strong understanding of Finnish corporate and employment law; experience with international legal issues is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Finnish language proficiency is an advantage).
- High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential matters.
Benefits
- Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
- A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
- Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
- Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
- Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
- Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
- Continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity.
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