Onsite Legal Counsel, Business Development – Alliance Management

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About the role

  • Provide comprehensive legal advisory support on multi-jurisdictional business development deals, including late-stage product transactions (such as distributorships and asset acquisitions/divestments) and early-stage product/technology deals (including IP licenses and R&D collaborations).
  • Support the management of legal issues arising from key business alliances to enable effective operations and ensure sound risk management.
  • Conduct contractual due diligence and assess legal risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of business development agreements (e.g., asset purchase and sale agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements) and dispute-related documents (e.g., claim letters, settlement agreements).
  • Manage dispute resolution matters, working with external counsel where necessary, and conduct legal research as required.
  • Provide legal support for internal projects and broader corporate/commercial legal matters.
  • Develop and maintain internal legal guidelines, playbooks and template agreements.
  • Coordinate, draft and finalise inter-Mundipharma network agreements and corporate documentation.
  • Deliver legal training to employees on relevant legal topics when needed.

Requirements

  • Law degree or equivalent, with qualification as a lawyer (or practicing equivalent) in England & Wales or another Commonwealth jurisdiction.
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in a legal department supporting corporate, commercial and M&A transactions.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not essential.
  • Proven experience and expertise in M&A or other material commercial transactions.
  • Strong drafting skills across licensing, asset purchase/sale, distribution, supply, confidentiality and service agreements.
  • Self-motivated, results-driven and accountable, with the ability to work independently.
  • Personable, with strong relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication abilities.
  • Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with strong judgment and influencing capabilities.
  • Confident and credible, with the ability to work effectively with senior management.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.
  • Growth mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme.
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Job title

Legal Counsel, Business Development – Alliance Management

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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