Legal Manager

ph3Job Description Summary /h3ulliProvide effective legal counsel to all business functions and departments within the Italian affiliate, acting as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner, supporting commercial objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies. /liliAct independently in complex legal matters and transactions, for example Supply Distribution agreements, commercial cooperation, marketing initiatives and interactions with HCPs and HCOs. /liliManage litigations and negotiations, oversee external counsels and proactively identify and mitigate legal risks. /liliProvide specialized support on strategic topics as antitrust, data protection, public procurement and Intellectual Property matters. /li /ulh3Job Description /h3h3Major accountabilities /h3ulliAct as a strategic business partner to all functions, providing pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to support business decisions and growth initiatives; /liliDraft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including for example Distribution and Supply agreements, Service agreements, Marketing and sponsorship agreements, Consultancy agreements, Procurement and vendor contracts; /liliAdvise on, and assists management decision-making regarding legal topics with regard to commercial strategies, product launches, market access initiatives, pricing, tender participation and customer interactions; /liliAct as legal advisor on Intellectual Property matters within the affiliate, also liaising with global functions and external advisors; /liliManage disputes, litigations and pre-litigation matters, coordinating external lawfirms and ensuring efficient resolution aligned with business objectives; /liliManage and support activities regarding compliance issues, such as antitrust, 231 compliance and privacy; /liliParticipate in the development, recommendation and implementation of legal procedures, templates, training programs, considering global policies, industry standards, as well as external legislation. /li /ulh3Key performance indicators /h3ulliInternal stakeholders' satisfaction score from feedback surveys /liliNumber of contracts reviewed and finalized /liliSuccessful resolution of disputes within approved strategy and budget /liliTimely implementation of new legal and regulatory requirements /liliEffective cross-functional collaboration demonstrated through project outcomes /li /ulh3Minimum Requirements /h3ulliLaw Degree. Admission to the bar is a plus. /liliPostgraduate specialization in Pharmaceutical Law, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Competition Law or Compliance is considered a strong advantage /liliAt least 5 years experience, preferably gained in a multinational pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or healthcare company and/or a top-tier law firm supporting the healthcare sector. /liliFluency in English. /liliPublic speaking and training skills. /li /ulh3Work Experience /h3ulliDemonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements independently. /liliProven experience managing litigation, disputes and external counsels. /liliSolid experience providing legal support to commercial, medical, regulatory, market access and corporate functions. /liliExperience advising senior management and business stakeholders in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliBusiness Partnering. /liliContract Management. /liliCuriosity. /liliDecision Making. /liliLitigation (Law). /liliProactivity. /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliItalian /liliEnglish. /li /ulh3Compensation Structure Criteria /h3pSandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs. /ppJob location: Milano /ppStarting pay range: €44,000 - €83,000 /ppPay frequency: Monthly /ppExpected weekly working hours: 40 hours /ppContract type: full time /ph3Why Sandoz? /h3pSandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world's medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. /ppWith investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. /ppOur momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of th /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr