Senior Compliance Lawyer

Global life sciences business is seeking a Senior Compliance Lawyer or Compliance Officer to join their team on a 6 month fixed term contract basis with potential for perm. This role will focus on the Compliance division for UK & Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out group risk assessments across compliance disciplines
• Take a leadership role in developing the Group ethic and compliance programme.
• Review internal procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws
• Act as an ambassador for Compliance
• Assist with the implementation of a compliance monitoring program
• Provide ABC training to sales professionals and other members of the business
• Implement and enforce a robust ethics and compliance programme
• Provide advice to the business globally and global functions in particular in relation to anti-bribery and corruption and due diligence on third parties.
• Coordinate on any investigations or complaints

Candidate Profile

• A university degree
• Qualified lawyer or compliance professional with experience advising legal compliance risk areas
• Experience in an in-house legal team or in-house compliance team
• Experience in the life sciences / pharmaceutical industries
• Good knowledge of the UK Bribery Act
• Experience taking responsibility for a compliance programme
• Experience preparing for audits, inspections, and investigating compliance deviations
• Experience working in an international environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders