.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 PositionThe legal counsel provides guidance and sound advice to the Europe Middle East North Africa (EMENA) region and acts as a 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. This role 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.The main activities and responsibilities include: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 an 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 (including 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, rollout of templates, and (co-)providing training to business teams.Provide legal advice where needed.Manage corporate housekeeping matters for Spain and support on 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
