Details of the Organization

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of their 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

Details of the Job/Internship

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is looking for a candidate for the position of Legal Counsel with 5 to 8 years of experience to join them at their office in Hyderabad.

Role and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and assisting with execution of contracts and related legal documents, including in-licensing and out-licensing contracts, service contracts, consultancy agreements, distributor contracts, MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding), term sheets, confidentiality agreements etc. 
• Your role will include advising on marketing and promotional activities, while being compliant with applicable laws and the Company’s marketing code. 
• You will provide legal support to the commercial team in implementing strategic goals. 
• Your responsibilities will include working closely with business units to evaluate the commercial intent and guiding on its execution, in conformity with legal requirements and with adequate risk mitigation. 
• Your role involves interacting with key stakeholders, including Finance, Tax, SCM, Regulatory as well as colleagues in global Legal & Compliance department. 
• You will be responsible for supporting the various product divisions and cross-functional teams in key assignments and assisting with legal due diligence and business development efforts. 
• You will be expected to handle research and interpretation of applicable laws and ideating on creative and legally compliant solutions to business problems. 

Eligibility

• Educational qualification: An LLB from a reputed institution; and an LLM from a reputed university with a focus on commercial law or business law is preferable
• Minimum work experience: 5 to 8 years of experience as an in-house legal counsel or corporate legal practice in a law firm; prior experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal support in a corporate setting. Work experience in an international company as part of an overseas legal team will be considered as a plus point.
• Experience in research and advisory on applicable law, and familiarity with IPR, data privacy, etc. 
• Proficiency in contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. 
• Sound knowledge of commercial and business laws, including contract law, marketing laws, and regulatory compliance. Knowledge of European commercial laws will be an advantage. 
• Legal research skills and the ability to interpret and apply laws to business situations. 
• Familiarity with legal due diligence processes.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Telangana

City

Hyderabad

Address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, TS 500034, IN

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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