
Assistant Legal Counsel
17 hours ago
**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**
- AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation 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._
- This section needs to be short and impactful, it needs to summarise AstraZeneca, the way we work, our culture, our values and our great place to work. You can find alternative messaging to use in the ‘Why Join AstraZeneca’ section of the Global Playbook on the _Employer Brand Portal_._
**SITE DESCRIPTION (use only when job based in only 1 site, if several sites - skip this section)**
- Welcome to_ (Site location), _one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you _
List some of the activities that occur at your site:
E.G Gym access After-work events, Lunch & Learns, Bright and spacious environment, Sustainable office working environment, Onsite Childcare, Networking events
**BUSINESS AREA**
Provide background detail and describe the functional area as a whole.
- You can find SET area messaging in the ‘Why Join’ section of the relevant SET area playbook on the _Employer Brand Portal_
Mandatory skills required
**Position purpose**
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 customers**
External Legal Counsels, government authorities, other Statutory bodies as may be relevant from time to time.
**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**
A qualified LL.B. with at least 6+ 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
**Competencies & Level**
**(AZ core competencies hold across all organisation roles. Job and Function Related competencies specific to individual job profiles)**
AZ Core competencies
- Passion for customers
- Thinks Strategically
- Acts Decisively
- Drive Performance
- Works Collaboratively
- Develops People & Organisation.
Function related Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Domain knowledge
- Relationship building / Networking
- Ability to learn & Knowledge management
- Planning, Organisation, Coordination
- Analytical skills
- Finance & Resource management
- Influencing skills
**Key Result Areas/ outputs**:
- Handling all legal related matters, primarily, litigation
- Drafting/vetting Company Agreements
- Training to internal Stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance matters
**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 litigatio
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