Senior Legal Counsel (Life Sciences)
ref nr: 168/3/2025/AH/90168
Warszawa (mazowieckie)
March 17, 2025
In Antal we have been dealing with recruitment for over 20 years. Thanks to the fact that we operate in 10 specialised divisions, we have an excellent orientation in current industry trends. We precisely determine the specific nature of the job, classifying key skills and necessary qualifications. Our mission is not only to find a candidate whose competences fit the requirements of the given job advertisement, but first and foremost a position which meets the candidate’s expectations. Employment agency registration number: 496.
We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for our client – an international company in the pharmaceutical industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to strategic legal initiatives in a dynamic global environment. If you are an experienced legal professional with a strong background in life sciences, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws across Crop Science operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda, and legal opinions.
- Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
- Manage litigation processes and coordinate with outside counsel for strategic representation.
- Advise management on legal decisions, pending regulatory changes, and government rulings.
- Support business transactions and special projects, including acquisitions and joint ventures.
- Negotiate with legal representatives of customers, trade associations, and government agencies.
- Assist with local implementation of new business models, such as e-commerce and agency models.
Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in Law.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
- In-depth expertise in commercial law and life sciences law, with practical experience in the life sciences sector.
- Strong knowledge of Polish law.
- Fluent Polish and English..
- Proven ability to manage cross-departmental projects in complex, international environments.
- Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple projects and cases simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently with legal documents and agreements, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong analytical skills with a pro-business approach and customer orientation.
- Excellent communication skills, essential for building long-term partnerships.
