Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- SSQ
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 20 May 2019
- Closes
- 17 Jun 2019
- Ref
- CS 56879
- Contact
- Christen Savage
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Employment, Pharmaceuticals
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
A multinational pharmaceutical company is looking for a senior Legal Counsel to join them for an 18-month maternity cover. This is a full-time In-House Counsel position based in London.
Responsibilities of your new role
Joining a reputable in-house team, your role as Legal Counsel will cover two main areas:
- Overseeing local Counsel in various European jurisdictions, assisting on all escalated matters and liaising with stakeholders within the local teams.
- Working with the executive level on complex and confidential matters, including restructurings, hiring etc.
Candidate requirements
The business looks to hear from Legal Counsel applicants who demonstrate:
- Around 8+ years of PQE
- Experience working with all levels, but particularly with senior (C-Suite) stakeholders
- Confidence dealing with delicate situations
- Pharmaceutical experience is not necessary
- Experience with a multinational corporation is ideal, but individuals from private practice who have a significant secondment in such a corporation will also be considered
Apply now
Please apply today if you would like to be considered for this excellent Legal Counsel opportunity in London.