AstraZeneca - Manager - Legal

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:

- market access and pricing matters

- distribution chain risks

- local business development matters

- regulatory and privacy matters

- the negotiation and drafting of material agreements

- working collaboratively with the AZ IP and AZ IP Litigation teams to support them on patent and patent litigation matters.

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 in connection with non-IP litigation/disputes (product liability, HR, Trade Association, parallel trade, counterfeiting, commercial matters) initiated by or against AZ; and any significant internal investigations and all external investigations, including dawn-raids (e.g. Competition, 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.

- A qualified LL.B with at least 5-7 years experience in Legal area, preferably having worked in a MNC and a listed Company.

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

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

- Working knowledge of Statutory compliances

- Knowledge in handling litigation matters

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

- Proficient in oral and written communication

- In-depth familiarity with legislations and regulations applicable to a pharmaceutical company especially in areas of Corporate, Commercial, competition and Intellectual Property law

- Assist in the ongoing litigation involving the company and pro-actively manage external counsel in this connection

- Independently draft, vet or review agreements particularly in areas of commercial and Operations

- Adequate knowledge to ensure a system of effective document management and MIS for the legal department.

- Liaise with external counsel as needed for legal matters pertaining to the company, demonstrating good mater management and careful cost control

- Proactively analyse case law developments and changes in legal regulations and highlight their impact on the company