Senior Legal Counsel - Divestments & Contract Manufacturing

• Challenging Senior Counsel role in the pharmaceutical industry
  
  • Min. 8M contract, challenging scope and dynamic environment

About Our Client

Our client, a renowned global player in the pharmaceutical sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support their team focusing on divestments and contract manufacturing business team. This is a maternity cover position for at least 8 months, ideal for a legal professional looking to contribute to high-stakes divestment projects and complex M&A transactions.

Job Description

As the Senior Legal Counsel - Divestments & Contract Manufacturing Business, you will serve as the primary legal advisor on divestiture projects and commercial manufacturing agreements, ensuring compliance and protecting the company's interests. Your main responsibilities include:

• Offering strategic legal advice and support for divestment activities, including M&A transactions and related agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating essential contracts such as asset purchase agreements, share purchase agreements, and service agreements.
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks in collaboration with business stakeholders and handling potential disputes.
• Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, including Tax, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property, and IT, to address legal implications comprehensively.
• Managing relationships with external legal counsel to ensure effective and efficient handling of complex cases.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate has a solid legal background with expertise in M&A and contract law within the pharmaceutical industry. Key qualifications include:

• Fully qualified lawyer in the UK or an EU jurisdiction, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a deep understanding of technical pharma agreements.
• Expertise in civil and contract law, with proven experience handling complex M&A transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with a collaborative and business-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities; fluency in English is required, and proficiency in an additional European language is advantageous.
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong collaboration with global stakeholders.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

• An opportunity to work in a large, globally recognized Life Science company.
• A challenging and rewarding role in the Legal department.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Minimum 8M contract, relatively quick start (end of May/June)

Quote job ref

JN-032025-6697563

Job Function

Legal

Specialisation

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Industry

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Location

Zürich

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-032025-6697563