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1. Provides expert legal advice and represents the organization in a variety of legal matters
2. Assesses legal risks and provides recommendations and alternative solutions to business leaders. Makes recommendations to Executive Management with regard to risks and strategies upon request
3. Supports legal needs in relevant function area
4. Manages day-to-day legal inquiries
5. Provides expert legal support for various corporate transactions, pending or threatened litigation, commercial disputes, employment matters, or other various corporate legal issues
6. Serves as the primary contact for select functional groups outside the legal department
7. Oversees and executes various legal projects to support business leaders
Education And Experience:
8. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
9. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years)
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
10. Expert oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels
11. Strong ability to remain flexible, proactive and adaptable in a wide range of scenarios
12. Professional organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
13. Comprehensive ability to utilize problem-solving techniques applicable to a constantly changing environment
14. Experienced project management skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a cross-functional, global team
15. Outstanding ability to apply knowledge of corporate and commercial risk and objectively evaluate fact patterns to advice on the application of the law and provide direction to other departments
16. Analytical and decision based thinking required to advise senior leadership on legal issues with potential for enterprise-wide impact
This role has no management responsibility.
At PPD clinical research services we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD clinical research services you will benefit from an, ensuring you reach your potential.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organization but with a local feel.
Our 4i Values:
Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement
If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!