Legal Counsel with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Deadline Open Deadline

Location Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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

Details of the Organization

Established in 1984, they are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Driven by their purpose of ‘Good Health Can’t-Wait’, they work to provide access to affordable and innovative medicines. They offer a portfolio of products and services including APIs, generics, branded generics, biosimilars, and OTC. Their major markets include the USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, China, Brazil and Europe.

Details of the Job/Internship

They are seeking a candidate to provide legal support to the Europe Generics business of Dr. Reddy's by drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on marketing activities, and supporting the commercial team in strategic goals. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders from the Europe Generics business, legal due diligence, and finding creative, legally compliant solutions to business problems.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and assisting with the 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 are 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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to finding legally compliant solutions to business challenges.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Business acumen and the ability to understand and align legal advice with strategic business goals.