Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. They chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Their team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. They provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of their ambitions.
Role:
Legal Counsel
Location:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-site)
Experience:
- 10+ years of in-house experience and/or law firm experience.
- Previous life sciences experience preferred
- Substantial previous commercial legal experience, including commercial drafting
- Experience in litigation management or advisory
Soft skills:
- Able to work effectively within a team and independently where required
- Driven, motivated, engaged and capable of managing own workload, with flexible approach to changing priorities
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Good influencing skills and have experience in effective relationship building, networking & management
Technical skills:
- Fluent in English with strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Analytical skills with good ability to undertake research on legal and non-legal aspects relevant for resolution of matters
- Exceptional legal drafting skills
- Demonstrate sound legal judgment and business acumen
- Good knowledge of Indian pharma laws
Education/Qualifications:
- Law degree from a recognized university in India
Responsibilities:
- Render prompt, effective and thoughtful advice to the business
- Contribute to implement strategic initiatives and render required legal advice
- Identify, evaluate and address risks
- Draft, negotiate and manage contracts and other documentation.
- Evaluate, advise, interpret and disseminate information on any significant changes in law and support with ensuring compliances
- Work transversally and collaborate with various BUs/teams on the assigned projects and matters
- Represent the organization/company at appropriate tribunals and statutory authorities to meet compliances
- Handle assigned litigation work, coordinating with external lawyers and following court processes
- Align with and participate actively in assigned cross-functional projects & initiatives
- Render required training to business stakeholders and support in gap assessment initiatives
- Demonstrates initiative, drive, proactiveness and agility with work
- Escalate issues on timely basis where needed and seek guidance to ensure parity in management of legal topics
- Act with transparency ensuring the highest ethical standards
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
