Indian Qualified – Senior Legal Counsel – Global Biotech Company – 4mth Contract

THE COMPANY:

• A global company with operations in over 25 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
• Annual revenue exceeding $5 billion and a workforce of more than 10,000 employees, it plays a key role in its industry by providing advanced solutions to complex challenges.
• Over 1,000 suppliers and partners, ensuring seamless operations and global reach. Its operations span multiple sectors, including manufacturing, health, technology, and sustainability-focused services. Its products and services are used by clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, reflecting its adaptability and market presence.

THE ROLE

• 3 – 4-month interim role to provide cover to the Indian business while they look to recruit permanent for the role in India
• The role can be performed and completed remotely; however, ideally, you will be based in Sydney so you can meet with other business and legal team members face-to-face.
• Provide legal advice on a broad range of issues to support the business units in India
• Interpret complex Indian legislation, provide guidance to senior management and other departments on legal issues affecting the healthcare industry, and provide support
• Assist with investigations of alleged breaches of Indian laws, regulations and policies.
• This individual will report to the Regional Director, Legal, Asia Pacific, based in Sydney.
• Provide strategic advice on legal as well as critical strategic business matters and global legal initiatives and projects as required.
• Legal services to be provided will include advice on law relating to corporate, commercial, anti-corruption, employment, IP, IT, data protection and property matters.
• Provide contract support to the business, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and settling all necessary legal contracts and transactional agreements.
• Draft and review marketing collaterals and policy documents as required.
• Review and advise on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Review and interpret new or pending legislation and regulations impacting the company’s operations to ensure compliance and share knowledge with the leadership team.
• Manage alternative dispute resolution and litigation of the company.

ABOUT YOU:

You have the basics:

• You are/were an Indian Qualified lawyer;
• You live in Australia, preferably in Sydney
• Have 10+ years’ post qualification legal experience including 6+ year’s Indian experience
• Can start the role on or before 7^th February 2025;
• Ideally you have in-house experience and also experience from India in one or more of the following industries:
• Fast Moving Consumer Goods
• Pharmaceutical
• Biotech
• Health

You get it commercially – You have a keen awareness of commercially-minded and practical legal solutions for the business. You have the aptitude to manage work priorities and the expectations of diverse stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced working environment and are equally comfortable working autonomously or in a team environment as required.

You fit culturally – You are self-aware, grounded, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in technology, an energetic self-starter, comfortable operating autonomously, calm and considered, practical with common sense, and prepared to take ownership.

You are a good lawyer. You should be able to operate and accustomed to working largely autonomously. You need to be a skilled legal operator to consider diverse legal issues, work from first principles, and see the big picture. You should have extensive commercial and contractual negotiation and drafting experience.

ON OFFER

• An excellent opportunity for an Indian Qualified lawyer to use their experience within a global biotech company on significant, complex, and dynamic work
• Work closely with the business to drive visible and tangible outcomes
• Work with an excellent and supportive APAC General Counsel and Legal Team
• Increase your professional and technical capability by working in an established and high performing and inspiring legal team
• Innovative, inclusive culture where ideas are valued
• Varied and interesting work – supporting every function within the business.
• Remuneration:- Subject to experience and competitive

NEXT STEPS

This role is being filled quickly, so if you would like to explore this opportunity further, please apply, and we will contact you shortly.

Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please contact Andrew Murdoch at andrew.murdoch@dovetaillaw.com.au – to arrange a time for an initial chat.