Senior Role - Legal Counsel - Pharma (10-16 yrs)

To support the Head - Legal in Legal function. Providing pro-active, value added and practical legal advice to the business under the direction of Head -Legal on commercial matters, including: (i) market access and pricing matters;

(ii) distribution chain risks; (iii) local business development matters; (iv) regulatory and privacy matters; (v) the

Handling legal issues as directed by Head-Legal such as :

- Drafting, Review, Negotiation and Finalization of business and commercial agreements/contracts/documents

- Managing and providing legal advice on IP litigations filed by or against the Company

- Managing and providing legal advice in connection with non-IP litigation/disputes (product liability, HR, Trade

- Regulatory, Privacy or Tax Authorities) as well as assisting the business in developing / implementing appropriate SOPs to effectively manage such investigations.

- Working with external counsel on specific assigned cases for which jobholder has full responsibility, stringent management of external counsel's fees on such matters.

- Continuous Training to internal Stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance matters

Minimum Qualifications:

- A qualified LL.B. with at least 10 - 15 years' experience in Legal area, preferably having worked in a MNC and a listed Company.

- Good working knowledge on legislations and regulations encompassing areas of Corporate, Commercial, IP (primarily patents), Litigation and exposure to Pharma industry would be an advantage.

- Knowledge in handling litigation matters

- Ability to interact and influence cross functionally and deliver end results

- Proficient in oral and written communication