Details of the Organization

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company. They chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Their team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. They provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of their ambitions.

Details of the Job/Internship

Sanofi is hiring for the position of Legal Counsel to join their office in  Mumbai.

Role and Responsibilities

• Contribute to implement strategic initiatives and render required legal advise.
• Identify, evaluate and address risks.
• Draft, negotiate and manage contracts and other documentation.
• Evaluate, advise, interpret and disseminate information on any significant changes in law and support with ensuring compliances.
• Work transversally and collaborate with various BUs/teams on the assigned projects and matters.
• Represent the organization/company at appropriate tribunals and statutory authorities to meet compliances.
• Handle assigned litigation work, coordinating with external lawyers and following court processes.
• Align with and participate actively in assigned cross-functional projects & initiatives.
• Render required training to business stakeholders and support in gap assessment initiatives.
• Demonstrates initiative, drive, proactiveness and agility with work.
• Escalate issues on timely basis where needed and seek guidance to ensure parity in management of legal topics.
• Act with transparency ensuring the highest ethical standards.

Eligibility

• 10+ years of in-house experience and/or law firm experience.
•  Previous life sciences experience preferred.
• Substantial previous commercial legal experience, including commercial drafting.
• Experience in litigation management or advisory.
• Able to work effectively within a team and independently where required.
• Driven, motivated, engaged, and capable of managing own workload, with a flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Good influencing skills and experience in effective relationship building, networking & management.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Analytical skills with a good ability to undertake research on legal and non-legal aspects relevant to the resolution of matters.
• Exceptional legal drafting skills.
• Demonstrate sound legal judgment and business acumen.
• Good knowledge of Indian pharma laws.
• Law degree from a recognized university in India.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

C101, 247 Park, L B S Marg, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 400083

Application and Registration Details

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

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