Senior Legal Counsel (Life Sciences)

We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for our client – an international company in the pharmaceutical industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic legal initiatives in a dynamic global environment. If you are an experienced legal professional with a strong background in life sciences, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws across Crop Science operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda, and legal opinions.
• Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Manage litigation processes and coordinate with outside counsel for strategic representation.
• Advise management on legal decisions, pending regulatory changes, and government rulings.
• Support business transactions and special projects, including acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Negotiate with legal representatives of customers, trade associations, and government agencies.
• Assist with local implementation of new business models, such as e-commerce and agency models.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
• In-depth expertise in commercial law and life sciences law, with practical experience in the life sciences sector.
• Strong knowledge of Polish law.
• Fluent Polish and English..
• Proven ability to manage cross-departmental projects in complex, international environments.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple projects and cases simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with legal documents and agreements, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical skills with a pro-business approach and customer orientation.
• Excellent communication skills, essential for building long-term partnerships.