International Legal Counsel for Global Transactions & Commercial Platforms

Further Details

This international legal role requires a Law school graduate and Bar member fluent in English, bringing at least 5 years of experience as a legal advisor in a top-tier law firm or in-house, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Successful candidates will benefit from these urgent hiring. Experience with international M&A transactions and advising global commercial teams in regulated sectors is highly valued for this crucial position. The Legal & Compliance Counsel will provide end-to-end strategic legal and compliance support for global Sandoz operations, focusing on M&A, BD&L, and commercial platforms. Successful candidates will benefit from these competitive salary. The ideal candidate will demonstrate agility in leading diverse transactions, drafting agreements, and managing risks to drive compliant growth and alliance management.

International Legal Counsel Opportunities in Madrid

A leading global pharmaceutical company is extending exciting career opportunities for a skilled Legal & Compliance Counsel in Madrid, Spain. This pivotal role supports the company's strategic objectives in M&A, BD&L transactions, and the development of global commercial platforms, emphasizing sustainable growth and compliance.

This position is designed for an accomplished legal professional proficient in international transactions and highly regulated industries. You will be instrumental in providing expert legal guidance, managing complex negotiations, and ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards across diverse geographies. The role promises significant professional development and the chance to influence the future of biosimilar and generic medicines.

• Job Title: Legal & Compliance Counsel, Global Commercial and Transactions
• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Key Responsibilities: M&A support, BD&L leadership, commercial platform advice, contract negotiation, risk assessment.
• Qualifications: Law degree, Bar membership, fluent English, 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Industry Focus: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare.

Skills

• Fluent in English
• At least 5 years of experience as a legal advisor
• Experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house
• Experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical environment is ideal
• Transactional experience in an international environment
• M&A experience is a plus
• Experience advising global or regional commercial teams in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or another highly regulated industry

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the strategic legal partner for the global Sandoz legal & compliance function
• Support business teams engaged in M&A and BD&L transactions
• Provide legal & compliance support for global commercial platforms
• Provide end-to-end strategic legal & compliance support to drive sustainable growth
• Act as an autonomous legal & compliance lead for BD&L transactions and alliance management
• Support more senior counsels on highly complex M&A licensing transactions
• Provide strategic legal advice to drive successful dealmaking and alliance management
• Support compliant & strategic development, launch and lifecycle planning for commercial platforms
• Review advertising & promotional materials
• Advise on supply and distribution arrangements
• Lead negotiations and drafting with and without external counsel support
• Assess, identify and communicate material risks and provide mitigation recommendations
• Coordinate legal and compliance support across global, regional and country teams
• Promote effective governance and early Legal & Compliance engagement
• Monitor and manage external counsel appropriately
• Manage workload and prioritize appropriately
• Develop and roll out legal resources for transactions
• Simplify processes and practices where appropriate

How to apply

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• Note Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by the closing date of December 18, 2026.
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