Corporate Counsel

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Counsel to join our team. You will report to the Associate Vice President, North America Legal and focus on supporting internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives, think strategically, and make business decisions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review and advise on a full spectrum of commercial contracts including customer, distributor, wholesaler and related contracts, as well as contracts supporting various sales and marketing activities.
• Provide legal advice and review of advertising, promotional, and brand activities.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on a full spectrum of operational, procurement, and supply agreements.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate contractual risks to relevant internal business partners, proposing effective mitigation strategies that align with business objectives.
• Engage in effective dispute resolution with third party partners.
• Provide legal advice and review on government pricing and price transparency laws, controlled substance registration issues, and pharmacovigilance and medical affairs issues.
• Provide legal counsel as needed for a broad range of matters that may include corporate governance and organizational matters, legal department operational matters, real estate matters, regulatory issues, business development, due diligence, contract manufacturing agreements, litigation support, compliance support, investigations, and insurance matters.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the bar of Canada or at least one U.S. state in good standing (preferably Ohio, New York, and/or New Jersey).
• At least six years' experience with a top law firm or global pharmaceutical or other life sciences, biomedical, or medical supply company.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to be an independent worker and work on projects (both domestic and international) with minimal supervision, balance multiple priorities, learn new substantive areas as needed, and work efficiently and closely with cross-functional groups in a multicultural fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience effectively communicating legal risks to senior leadership.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a jurisdiction in which Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.'s affiliates operate.
• Fluency in a second language used by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.'s international affiliates such as Arabic, German, Italian, and/or Portuguese.