Corporate Legal Expert

2 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark LEO Pharma Full time
Company Overview:
LEO Pharma is a global leader in medical dermatology, dedicated to making a lasting impact on patients' lives. Our innovative approach sets us apart, empowering individuals to drive change within a flat organizational structure that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

We believe in the power of collaboration, recognizing that different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. As part of our Global Legal, IPR & Compliance department, you will be part of a team of six skilled and dedicated legal specialists, contributing to the development of commercially viable solutions.

Your Role:
As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will join the R&D Legal & HQ Operations team, taking up the role of a trusted legal business partner for the R&D organization. You will play a pivotal role in supporting functions such as Global Clinical Development, Science, Search and Innovation, and Global Procurement. Your expertise will be sought after for high-impact/complexity contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders within Global Legal, IPR & Compliance, and the business.

You will work closely with the M&A team, providing licensing support for pipeline sourcing, and offering guidance on legal risk management and cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, you will advise on various projects, including outsourcing, M&A, or other cross-functional activities, requiring a structured work approach, corporate mindset, ability to prioritize, and strong business acumen.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide general legal support on various types of R&D contracts and IP-related matters.
  2. Act as lead on contract negotiations, including service agreements, research collaborations, partnership agreements, and license agreements.
  3. Assist the M&A team with licensing for pipeline sourcing.
  4. Offer guidance on legal risk management and cross-functional collaboration.
  5. Advise on various projects, including outsourcing, M&A, or other cross-functional activities.
  6. Ensure alignment with key stakeholders within Global Legal, IPR & Compliance, and the business.

Qualifications:
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

  1. A Master of Laws (Cand. Jur.), M.Sc. in business administration and commercial law (cand.merc.jur), or similar degree.
  2. 5-10 years of professional experience, preferably as an attorney at a law firm or a similar legal professional position in a pharmaceutical company.
  3. 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.
  4. Strong communication abilities and stakeholder management skills.
  5. Proficient in English with strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
  6. An autonomous, collaborative, and eager-to-learn attitude.
  7. A positive attitude and sense of humor are valued.


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