LawSikho

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Manyata Tech Park Road, Block N1, Manyata Embassy Business Park, Outer Ring Rd, Rachenahalli, Bengaluru , Karnataka 560045, IN

Salary The salary will be discussed with the candidate during the interview process.

Details of the Organization

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

To support the Head of Legal in the legal function. Providing pro-active, value-added, and practical legal advice to the business under the direction of the Head of Legal on commercial matters, including:

Market access and pricing matters.
Distribution chain risks.
Local business development matters.
Regulatory and privacy matters.
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.

Details of the Job/Internship

AstraZeneca India is hiring a Legal Counsel with experience of 10-15 years to join their office in Bengaluru East.

Internal Key Customers: Compliance, Finance, Regulatory, Operations, HR, Sales & Marketing, and other departments as and when required- Local and Regional level
External Customer: External Legal Counsels, government authorities, and other Statutory bodies as may be relevant from time to time.
Assist the Head - Legal in other legal matters and such other assignments and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Role and Responsibilities

Drafting, Reviewing, Negotiation, and Finalization of business and commercial agreements/contracts/documents.
Managing and providing legal advice on IP litigations filed by or against the Company.
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 (ii) 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 the jobholder has full responsibility, stringent management of external counsel’s fees on such matters.
Continuous training of internal stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance matters.
In-depth familiarity with legislation 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 proactively 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 for the legal department.
Liaise with external counsel as needed for legal matters pertaining to the company, demonstrating good matter management and careful cost control.
Proactively analyze case law developments and changes in legal regulations and highlight their impact on the Company.
Play an active role in day-to-day activities of the legal function, including the development and implementation of local legal systems, processes, and training.
Co-ordination with Advocates on Court matters.
Represent the Company before the Court/Authorities.
To provide service/support to internal customers:
- Trademark activities.
- Agreements/POAs, etc.

Eligibility

A qualified LL.B. with at least 10 – 15 years of experience in the Legal area, preferably having worked in an MNC and a listed Company.
Good working knowledge of legislations and regulations encompassing areas of Corporate, Commercial, IP (primarily patents), Litigation, and exposure to the Pharma industry would be an advantage.
Knowledge in handling litigation matters.
Ability to interact and influence cross-functionally and deliver end results.
Proficient in oral and written communication.