Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will report to the Director, Corporate Counsel for Europe who is based in Ireland and provide advice on legal and compliance issues for our business in Ireland.

Organization Description

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world's top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals, we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research, develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. We have sites/offices in China, the US, the EU and Asia. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

Department Description

As Legal Counsel, you will be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives. In this role you will be reporting to the Director Corporate Counsel, Head of Legal Europe.

 Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing an in-depth understanding of WuXi’s CRDMO business model and shared corporate support services.
• Supporting the Director, Corporate Counsel for Europe and wider European and Global legal team to provide all required legal services to the Irish business and sites.
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to, commercial contracts, procurement of goods and services.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with various internal stakeholders including Procurement, HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Business Development, IT and Supply Chain.
• Supporting various cross functional and multi-regional projects with a leading role in Ireland.
• Instructing and working closely with external counsel in the region.
• Supporting legal work in other areas such including Litigation matters.
• Analyse business-related laws and regulations and any changes that may impact the business
• Draft, review and approve policies, procedures, bylaws, resolutions and other documents related to local operation and regulatory compliance.
• Will act as a role model for the function and the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Qualifications Required: 

• Qualified lawyer with relevant PQE

Experience Required:

• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry (inhouse or within a legal firm) an advantage as would experience in another manufacturing industry.
• At least 5+ years of related work experience in life science industry or law firm.
• Fluent in English in both written and oral.

Technical Competencies Required:

• Ability to analyse complex legal issues,
• Strong verbal & written communication skills with high ability to influence and negotiate.
• Understand the “need to know” and structure communication accordingly.

Behavioural Competencies:

• High level of accuracy of work and ability to operate without supervision.
• A team player with a collaborative way of working and ability to deal with a varied workload.
• Proven ability to work effectively with tight time pressures & demanding clients.

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our mission - Any drug can be made, and any disease can be treated - don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential.  Apply now!

Would you like to know more before you apply? Please visit us at https://www.wuxibiologicscareers.ie or contact us via talentacquisition@wuxibiologics.com

WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.