Details of the Organization

At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, they have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. 

Details of the Job/Internship

MSD is looking for a candidate for the position of Manager - Legal and Compliance.

Role and Responsibilities

• Research and communicate with the business and cross functional colleagues on legal concepts and draft or review non-complex legal contracts (for e.g., non-disclosure agreements).
• Support in legal review of promotional materials according to local laws and our company policies and standards.
• Maintain oversight and ensure compliance of all corporate secretarial matters with support of third-party Corporate Secretarial firm.
• Co-ordinate with external counsels on legal advice and ensure timely receipt of deliverables and raising of invoices.
• Support and assist the Director, Legal and Compliance with the preparation of compliance presentations, internal trainings etc.
• Support the Director, Legal & Compliance in handling compliance-related matters and enquiries, in collaboration with local business practices officers and other business divisions within our company
• Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in which our company operates and provide updates within the Legal and Compliance team.
• Support the legal team on the management of any litigation, disputes and actions arising from business operations in our company, including contractual, IP, adverse event claims, compliance and regulatory challenges, as designated by and under the supervision of the Director, Legal & Compliance, and in collaboration with the regional legal team and the global litigation group, as needed.
• Support the global intellectual property group in coordinating the local trademark and patent filings and collect and disseminate intellectual property information for local management, as appropriate.
• Assist the Director, Legal & Compliance in conducting internal investigations, where necessary, in collaboration with Global Security, Global Investigations and Office of Ethics, analysis and advisory activities.
• Understands and proactively identifies privacy risks and gaps in the local business/function.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in law from accredited law school and admitted to practice law in India.
• Qualified as a company secretary.
• 3 years or more of post-admission experience.
• Additional professional or academic legal qualification would be advantageous.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Application and Registration Details

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

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