General Counsel (SVP, Head of Legal & IP) - Permanent - Remote
Proclinical Staffing is seeking a General Counsel (SVP, Head of Legal & IP) to join a world-class biopharmaceutical company. This is a permanent role with the opportunity to work remotely.
Primary Responsibilities
The General Counsel assumes a pivotal role in directing corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives, business development, and daily operations. Serving as a strategic partner, this position offers senior management effective guidance on company strategies and their execution, overseeing all aspects of the global legal and intellectual property (IP) function.
Skills & Requirements:
- Juris Doctor/LLM or equivalent degree from an ABA (American Bar Association)-accredited law school or equivalent institution; excellent academic credentials.
- Admitted and in good standing with an appropriate bar.
- Global perspective and experience as a group/corporate Legal & IP head.
- 15+ years of legal and/or IP relevant experience, including corporate in-house experience in MNCs of the Pharmaceutical industry or a prominent American law firm.
- Broad legal knowledge in corporate law, litigations, labor law, IP, etc.
- Customer-focused with the ability to provide legal & IP solutions as a business partner.
- Strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
- Negotiation skills in legal, commercial, and employment matters.
- Extensive experience in people management.
The General Counsel (SVP, Head of Legal & IP) will:
- Legal Strategy and Advice:
- Develops and executes legal strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
- Provides timely, pragmatic legal advice and guidance on the legal implications of all matters to the Board of Directors and senior management.
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets statutes, regulations, policies, decisions, and administrative or judicial opinions of or relating to regulatory and quasi-regulatory bodies to determine potential impacts on the Company.
- Provides legal and IP advising/risk analysis for corporate strategy, business development projects, and operations.
- Corporate Governance and Compliance:
- Oversees corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to implement and maintain effective compliance programs.
- Presents and leads discussions on legal matters at Board meetings.
- Intellectual Property:
- Manages and secures domestic and international patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, enforcement, and licensing.
- Prepares and prosecutes patent applications, providing IP guidance on filing and prosecution strategy.
- Conducts IP due diligence and supports business development activities.
- Drafts, reviews, and revises intellectual property-related agreements.
- Litigation Management:
- Manages and oversees litigation matters, working closely with outside counsel if necessary.
- Develops and implements strategies to minimize legal exposure and costs.
- Assesses the merits of litigation against the company and approves settlements where warranted.
- Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Transactions:
- Collaborates on legal aspects of business development, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
- Conducts due diligence, provides legal counsel, and represents the Company during negotiations.
- Reviews, drafts, and negotiates various contracts, including vendor agreements, partnerships, and licensing agreements.
- Risk Management:
- Identifies and assesses legal risks associated with business activities.
- Implements proactive risk mitigation strategies and processes.
- Develops an Enterprise Risk Management process.
- Leadership and Management of Legal & IP Department:
- Develops and executes business plans for the Legal & IP Department.
- Provides operational oversight and develops, retains, and motivates a team of legal professionals.
- Ensures effective service and value from outside counsel.
- Determines department budget and manages resources efficiently.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Oliver Jones at +49 69 506077054 or o.jones@proclinical.com.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
