Date: 31 Oct 2024
Location: SC00 - HEADQUARTERS - BARCELON, ES, ES - Spain
Company: Almirall
MissionThis role is newly created to support Almirall's business globally. You will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel and will have exposure to and partner with various internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You will display strong commitment to a culture of high performance. You will routinely demonstrate your ability to develop and direct your team to create and apply practical solutions to complex problems. You will lead your team to deliver sophisticated legal advice to enable the company's strategic priorities while guiding the organization in maintaining high standards in legal and regulatory compliance.
Tasks and ResponsibilitiesLeading a team of in-house counsels based in the company's headquarters in Barcelona and partnering with external counsels retained in different geographies to advance Almirall's global business developed and executed in Spain, affiliates in Europe, the USA, and through partnerships in other regions.Through leadership and business-oriented advice, ensure compliance with Spanish, EU, US, and international laws and regulations while driving a culture focused on business goals and protecting the company's reputation.Lead and develop a high-performing legal team.Serve as a key advisor to senior management and the executive team, providing strategic legal guidance on complex projects delivering on the company's priorities, including licensing transactions, M&A deals, strategic product launches, and complex finance projects, while implementing key risk management strategies.Oversee the strategic legal advice related to relevant alliance partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative initiatives.Serve as a key legal advisor to investor relations, ensuring adherence to Spanish regulatory requirements and facilitating communication with stakeholders for strategic engagement on governance matters.Oversee legal aspects of the company's operations, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, contracting, and dispute resolution strategy.Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and industry partners.Directly and through leadership of the team, draft, review, and negotiate a variety of strategic legal documents, including agreements and policies.Collaborate with others in the global general counsel team to ensure consistency and alignment with the company's legal strategy and standards.Manage and coordinate litigation matters, working with external counsels when necessary and ensuring effective resolution.Lead the development and delivery of a training plan to internal teams on management of enterprise-level risks, legal compliance matters, and best practices.
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