SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.
For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.
Today SERB has over 600 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €500m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.
Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:
We make patients our priorityWe act with accountability and integrityWe work together as one teamWe look for better ways forward
By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine, we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.
We are looking for a dynamic Legal Director EMEA to join our growing Legal & Compliance EMEA team and play a key role in supporting our international business operations.
Reporting to the VP Legal, Compliance & IP EMEA, DPO EMEA, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s commercial legal activities, corporate operational matters and legal operations, while coordinating the work of specialized legal counsels. The role plays a key part in ensuring efficient legal support to the business and strengthening the company’s legal processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commercial and Operational Legal Support
Oversee legal support for the company’s commercial activities
Supervise drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, including:
distribution agreements
supply agreements
logistics and transport agreements
commercial and services agreements
contracts relating to clinical trials
Provide strategic legal advice to Business and Operations teams
Corporate and Governance Support
Supervise corporate matters relating to group affiliates
Coordinate legal interactions with Finance and external accountants
Oversee KYC processes and corporate documentation
Support the implementation and monitoring of delegation of authority frameworks
Drafting of intercompany agreements
Litigation
Coordinate management of disputes and pre-litigation matters
Liaise with external counsel where required
Legal Operations
Lead the development and improvement of legal operations, including:
Process optimization and performance monitoring
Management Responsibilities
The Legal Director will directly manage 2 FTEs.
PROFILE
Experience
7 to 10+ years of experience in business law in a pharmaceutical environment
Strong expertise in commercial contracts
Experience in an international business & cultural environment
Previous experience managing or coordinating legal teams
Skills
Strong negotiation and business partnering skills
Ability to manage complex legal matters pragmatically
Strong organizational and leadership capabilities
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary legal expertise
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