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General Counsel (Pharma) [CLOSED]

General Counsel (Pharma) [CLOSED]

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For our customer, a multinational based in Switzerland in the Zurich area, we are seeking, immediately or by arrangement, the General Counsel. The draft job description reads as follows:

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the group’s Legal & Compliance function, and provide professional, pro-active advice and support to the Board of Directors, senior management and staff at the group’s head office and all local affiliates on a wide range of commercial and strategic legal issues
  • Support the business strategy and operations, while acting as trusted advisor and value adding business partner
  • Reporting to the CEO
  • Provide cross-functional Legal & Compliance support
  • Advise on M&A transactions, joint-ventures and other major contracts and projects
  • Prepare, review and negotiate all types of contracts and other legally relevant documents, incl. relevant standards, templates and policies
  • Support the Board and senior management regarding risk topics; risk assessment of contracts and projects
  • Responsible for, and provide end-to-end advice on, corporate governance, corporate housekeeping and contract management, incl. Company Secretary with respect to assigned legal entities
  • As Company Secretary, advise the Board members according to their roles as Directors and specifically the Chairman in all aspects of his tasks (Corporate Governance)
  • Manage external claims, litigations and arbitrations, with a strategic approach to the underlying dispute
  • Select, instruct and monitor external lawyers and other consultants
  • Manage and support Legal & Compliance audits
  • Develop, guide and train business leaders and relevant personnel group-wide on all relevant Legal & Compliance matters, e.g., in the fields of contract law, competition law and data protection law
  • Provide ad hoc legal advice to the Board and senior management at the group’s head office and local affiliates
  • Monitor legislation and jurisdiction that could affect the group’s operations, and propose and implement relevant action and policies to ensure compliance therewith
  • Respect and uphold the group’s values and commitment

 

Requirements:

  • Law degree from a continental European university and bar exam; LL.M., MBA or similar degrees would be a plus
  • At least 10 years’ Swiss Legal & Compliance experience gained both in-house at an international pharma or other industry group, and at a renowned, international law firm advising multinational pharma or other industry clients; experience as Company Secretary at a Swiss company would be a plus
  • Fluency in English (at least level C1); other languages like German or French would be a plus
  • Ability to analyze business requirements from a Legal & Compliance perspective and transform into actions and guidelines
  • Experience in planning and executing capital market and stock exchange transactions as well as M&A transactions
  • Experience in corporate law, incl. establishment of legal entities, and competition law
  • Experience in industrial-related Legal & Compliance trainings for management and staff
  • Understanding of IP incl. patent law would be a plus
  • Experience in the transformation/evolution of dynamically growing businesses would be a plus
  • Proven track record in leadership and management skills; experience in the assessment and development of Legal & Compliance staff
  • High personal integrity, distinctly entrepreneurial approach, used to work with confidential information
  • Committed to avoid any reputation risks from a Legal & Compliance perspective
  • Able to communicate and present in a clear and concise manner (orally and in writing)
  • Down-to-earth character, solution-driven, goal-oriented and assertive with a diplomatic flair
  • Proactive with a hands-on approach and a positive “can do” attitude
  • Analytical and organizational skills; ability to handle various complex projects efficiently and simultaneously
  • Interest and ability to build and manage effectively relationships (internally & externally)
  • Interest and ability to work in an international setting with multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams; strong awareness of cultural differences
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create a common spirit within the Legal & Compliance teams in HQ as well as group-wide
  • Ability to travel (approx. 20%)

 

 

 

Place of work: Zurich area

 

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