Senior Legal Counsel

5 days ago

bangalore, India George Clinical Full time

An exciting new role has arisen within our growing legal team


The Senior Legal Counsel at George Clinical oversees and handles legal matters for all entities in the group, and is responsible for supporting the Group General Counsel in the provision of legal advice (whether directly or by managing external advisers), to ensure that George Clinical is operating within the parameters prescribed by law, and in accordance with corporate policies and rules and good governance practice in the countries in which the company operates.


The role will provide global support to all entities, and affiliates where necessary, in the George Clinical group.


Senior Legal Counsel will comprise part of the Privacy Committee and have responsibility for managing and advising on aspects of Privacy processes, documentation, and compliance with applicable laws.


Who are we?

  • A leading global clinical research organization founded in Asia-Pacific driven by scientific expertise and operational excellence.
  • 20+ years of experience, 500+people managing 39+ geographical locations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, USA, and Europe
  • Full range of clinical trial services to biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic customers, for all trial phases, registration and post-marketing trial
  • We combine scientific leadership and global operational excellence, with strong experience in renal medicine, oncology, cardiovascular and chronic diseases to improve the health of millions worldwide.


Why work with us?

  • We are a global team, making a social impact.
  • Competitive market salary and benefits
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements - onsite, hybrid, or WFH (dependent on location)
  • Strong and diverse Learning & Development opportunities including exposure to scientific leadership.
  • A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, steps challenges, reward and recognition programs, team building activities, and other fun events


Key Accountabilities:

  • Provide strategic legal advice to concerned stakeholders in the Company on a wide range of issues, whether directly or by managing external advisers, including in relation to corporate law, intellectual property law, employment laws (including discrimination, diversity, and equal employment opportunity), work, health and safety laws, and privacy and information laws.
  • Deliver quality, timely, and practical legal services to George Clinical. Such activities will include the review of contracts, deeds, memoranda of understanding, letters of intent, and other documents, the review of correspondence having legal implications and third-party complaints (and the preparation of responses for these), assist with the establishment of subsidiary entities and share registries, the interpretation of legislation and other authoritative documents, and the review of legal templates and governing documents.
  • Advise and support to Group General Counsel and the Privacy Committee with respect of data protection within all jurisdictions in which the company operates (including compliance), providing legal advice on privacy including cross-border transfer.
  • Support the negotiation, drafting, and settlement of all major agreements (including contracts, etc.) to safeguard George Clinical group entities interests.
  • Advise on, prevent, and/or initiate legal action (as required) and oversee (with external legal advisers) the defence of any George Clinical group entity, or affiliate where necessary, in any legal action initiated against it.
  • Support Group General Counsel in managing corporate risk including identifying and communicating key legal risks and ensure risk management processes are followed and issues addressed appropriately.
  • Manage George Clinical’s intellectual property rights.


Education and Expertise:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally from the CRO, Life Sciences, or professional services industries
  • A demonstrated strong understanding of the regulatory and legal environment impacting an organization in Singapore
  • Undergraduate degree in law and relevant post-graduate qualifications in a common law country (LLB/LLM in India).
  • Current legal practicing certificate, with more than 10 years post qualification experience, preferably including some oversight of Singaporean law
  • Global experience in legal and contract management across Asia, Europe, and USA
  • Requisite understanding of the laws and regulations governing health research, competition, employment, discrimination, equal employment opportunity, diversity, work, health and safety, and privacy
  • Demonstrated strong legal analysis skills; proven ability to decipher and apply legislation, regulations and government policy; excellent drafting skills and attention to detail; strong initiative and accountability.
  • Native level proficiency in verbal and written English and additional languages highly regarded especially Chinese (Mandarin).


This is an excellent opportunity to work with a growing and global CRO. We offer a competitive salary package, flexible working conditions, and strong growth and development opportunities. Please follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about your future with George Clinical.


We welcome confidential queries and are happy to have a call to discuss this and future opportunities at your convenience. Applications and enquiries for this role should be directed to . All applications will be treated confidentially.


We are reviewing applications as we receive them but please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.


Thank you for your interest in working with George Clinical. As a global business, we are committed to handling Personal Information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws in the many countries in which we do business. Please see our Privacy Policy for further information.


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