Centrient Pharmaceuticals is a leading manufacturer of beta-lactam antibiotics and a provider of next generation statins and anti-fungals. We produce and sell B2B intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and finished dosage forms. We are a pharmaceutical company with a clear Purpose : to improve lives through innovative and sustainable manufacturing of medicines. With our commitment to Quality, Reliability, and Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our over 2200 employees work continuously to meet our customers' needs. We work towards a sustainable future by actively participating in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.
Founded 150 years ago as the 'Nederlandsche Gist- en Spiritusfabriek', our company was known as Gist Brocades. Headquartered in Rijswijk (Netherlands), we have production facilities and sales offices in China, India, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States, and Mexico. Centrient Pharmaceuticals is wholly owned by Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm.
The Position The legal counsel provides guidance and sound advice to the Europe Middle East North Africa (EMENA) region and acts as a good and pragmatic in-house counsel in a wide range of legal matters, including day-to-day matters, reviewing, negotiating, and drafting agreements in several areas and legal projects. The legal counsel ensures effective and efficient legal support to all relevant functions, supports compliance and corporate governance processes, manages existing litigation exposure, and deploys litigation when necessary to protect the business interest.
The Legal Counsel EMENA reports to the Deputy General Counsel.
Main Activities and Responsibilities Provide high-quality guidance and sound legal advice to Centrient's business throughout the EMENA region and be part of the EMENA leadership team.
Act as a good and efficient in-house counsel in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting agreements in several areas (including material and tailor-made), with a special focus on purchase and sales related agreements (incl. distribution, agency, services, licenses, confidentiality).
Ensure effective and efficient legal support as a business partner on various matters to several functions in the EMENA Region and global matters, e.g., legal opinions, compliance matters, roll-out of templates, and (co-)providing training to business teams.
Manage corporate housekeeping matters for Spain and support on the Spain production site related legal matters.
Minimum Requirements Spanish qualified lawyer with 7-10 years working experience within an (international) commercial legal environment as an in-house legal counsel, preferably combined with experience in private practice.
Extensive knowledge of (international) commercial contracting.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered a strong plus.
Pragmatic, independent, curious, pro-active, and collaborative, able to handle multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Strong and ambitious personality, team player with keen business acumen, good communication skills, and an international mindset.
Fluent command of English and Spanish (both oral and written).
Terms and Reward A challenging position for an ambitious legal professional being one of the sparring partners in the EMENA region. Working in an international, innovative, and collaborative environment with a strong focus on sustainability. Full-time position, hybrid working is possible by combining working from home with working at the Barcelona office.
The Procedure Reference check procedures are part of the Centrient Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when a reference check is required. Acquisition in regard to this vacancy is not appreciated.
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