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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
- Policy & governance - lead the creation and implementation of consistent group-wide HR policies, employee handbooks, and codes of conduct, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements.
- Risk & compliance - identify and manage key employment law risks globally, including whistleblowing, discrimination, terminations, and non-compete enforcement.
- Advisory partner - act as the primary legal advisor to the Chief People Officer and HR teams on complex, sensitive, and strategic employment matters.
- Transactions & restructuring - provide expert legal guidance and due diligence for all M&A and restructuring activities across the Group.
- Employee relations - oversee executive and contentious terminations, redundancy programs, severance negotiations, and internal investigations to ensure compliance and fairness.
- Litigation & external counsel - manage all employment-related litigation and regulatory claims, while overseeing the selection and performance of external counsel globally.
- Regulatory oversight - maintain compliant employment contracts, monitor legal developments across jurisdictions, and advise on necessary policy or procedural updates.
Requirements
- Global legal expertise - experienced legal professional with proven success across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, MENA, the Americas, and APAC.
- Regulatory & sector knowledge - strong background in regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, and other compliance-driven sectors.
- Strategic legal skills - skilled in drafting group-wide policies, complex commercial agreements, and reviewing third-party contracts to identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Leadership & collaboration - effective leader and mentor with strong interpersonal skills, experienced in managing teams and partnering with global stakeholders.
- Decision-making & accountability - operates autonomously with full ownership of outcomes-driving results and delivering under pressure.
- Analytical & problem-solving ability - adept at navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks with practical, business-focused solutions.
- Organization & communication - highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate complex legal matters clearly to non-legal audiences.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
- Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
- Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance.
- Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
- Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
- Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
- Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
- Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
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