Legal Counsel

About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world s most serious diseases But we re more than one of the world s leading pharmaceutical companies To support the Head - Legal in Legal function Providing pro-active value added and practical legal advice to the business under the direction of Head -Legal on commercial matters including i market access and pricing matters ii distribution chain risks iii local business development matters iv regulatory and privacy matters v the negotiation and drafting of material agreements and vi working collaboratively with the AZ IP and AZ IP Litigation teams to support them on patent and patent litigation matters Handling legal issues as directed by Head-Legal such as Drafting Review Negotiation and Finalization of business and commercial agreements contracts documents Managing and providing legal advice on IP litigations filed by or against the Company Managing and providing legal advice in connection with non-IP litigation disputes product liability HR Trade Association parallel trade counterfeiting commercial matters initiated by or against AZ and ii any significant internal investigations and all external investigations including dawn-raids e g Competition Regulatory Privacy or Tax Authorities as well as assisting the business in developing implementing appropriate SOPs to effectively manage such investigations Working with external counsel on specific assigned cases for which jobholder has full responsibility stringent management of external counsel s fees on such matters Continuous Training to internal Stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance matters Internal Key Customers Compliance Finance Regulatory Operations HR Sales Marketing and other departments as and when required- Local and Regional level External Customer External Legal Counsels government authorities other Statutory bodies as may be relevant from time to time Key Result areas outputs Legal In-depth familiarity with legislations and regulations applicable to a pharmaceutical company especially in areas of Corporate Commercial competition and Intellectual Property law Assist in the ongoing litigation involving the company and pro-actively manage external counsel in this connection Independently draft vet or review agreements particularly in areas of Commercial and Operations Adequate knowledge to ensure a system of effective document management for the legal department Liaise with external counsel as needed for legal matters pertaining to the company demonstrating good matter management and careful cost control Proactively analyse case law developments and changes in legal regulations and highlight their impact on the Company Play an active role in day to day activities of the legal function including development and implementation of local legal systems processes and trainings Others Co-ordination with Advocates on Court matters Represent the Company before the Court Authorities To provide service support to internal customers i Trademark activities ii Agreements POAs etc Assist the Head - Legal in other legal matters and such other assignments and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time Minimum Qualifications and Requirements A qualified LL B with at least 10 - 15 years experience in Legal area preferably having worked in a MNC and a listed Company Good working knowledge on legislations and regulations encompassing areas of Corporate Commercial IP primarily patents Litigation and exposure to Pharma industry would be an advantage Knowledge in handling litigation matters Ability to interact and influence cross functionally and deliver end results Proficient in oral and written communication Why AstraZeneca At AstraZeneca we re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit There s no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development We re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare Date Posted 11-Sept-2025 Closing Date 29-Sept-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment and recruitment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements