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Senior Corporate Counsel - R&D Legal & HQ OperationsField of work: Legal, Audit & Compliance
Posting Date: 10 Mar 2025
Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow
At LEO Pharma, our mission goes beyond the ordinary. We're on an ambitious journey to become global leaders in medical dermatology.
To support this mission we are looking for a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our R&D Legal and HQ Operations team. Our team share a "challenge accepted" mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.
As Senior Corporate Counsel you will join the R&D Legal & HQ Operations team within the Global Legal & Compliance department and take up the important role as a trusted legal business partner for the R&D organization. You will play a pivotal role in supporting relevant functions such as Global Clinical Development, Science, Search and Innovation and Global Procurement and with a strong focus on commercially viable solutions, you will act as internal lead on high impact/complexity contract negotiations. You will be recognized as an expert within the area of expertise with significant influence on and exposure towards the global leadership team as well as the entire organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Being the legal advisor to the relevant functions within the R&D organization.
- Provide general legal support on a broad range of various types of R&D contracts and IP related matters, and acting as lead on contract negotiations, e.g. service agreements, research collaborations, partnership agreements, and license agreements.
- Assist the M&A team with licensing for pipeline sourcing.
- Offering guidance on legal risk management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Advising on various projects, e.g. outsourcing, M&A or other cross functional activities.
- Ensure alignment with key stakeholders within Global Legal, IPR & Compliance, and the business.
- Understanding the line of business' needs in a R&D context.
You will be trusted with responsibility and freedom to perform, which requires a structured work approach, corporate mindset, ability to prioritize, and a strong business acumen.
QualificationsTo succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:
- Master of Laws (Cand. Jur.), M.Sc. in business administration and commercial law (cand.merc.jur) or similar.
- 5-10 years professional experience, preferably from working as an attorney at a law firm or a similar legal professional position in a pharmaceutical company.
- Knowledge about R&D related agreements, university collaborations and partnership agreements, licensing agreements and other early stage business development agreements, service and consultancy agreements, general contracting skills, GxP, IPR and GDPR.
- Strong communication abilities and strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in English with strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
- An autonomous, collaborative, and eager to learn attitude.
- A positive attitude and sense of humor are valued.
You will join a small but highly efficient legal team of six skilled and dedicated legal specialists and be part of the Global Legal, IPR & Compliance department, which includes approximately 50 legal, IPR & compliance specialists in total. You will be based at LEO Pharma HQ in Ballerup, Greater Copenhagen.
Contact and applicationFor additional information, please contact Anne Sofie Poulsen, Head of R&D Legal & HQ Operations, at
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.
Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today
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