Contract: Senior Manager Legal Generalist I / North Holland

The client is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel based in the Haarlem (Netherlands) Area on an initial 7 month contract with potential of temp to perm.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts (including service agreements, advertising agency agreements, market access agreements, research agreements, grants & donations, etc.);
  
• Support various projects in the field of digital marketing and social media;
  
• Support activities such as digital device projects which require a focus on regulatory legal advice;
  
• Provide regional legal support and advice to EU Portfolio & EU Strategic Projects & Alliances;
  
• Provide regional legal support and advice to designated EU regional teams on all contemplated activities relating to key products & therapeutic areas (including sales & marketing and medical activities) and related commercial transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and EU Regulations as well as Teva policies and procedures;
  
• Review and provide legal guidance on core promotional materials and pro-actively identify risks or possibilities in the area of unfair competition;
  
• Proactively identify potential legal risks and assist in implementing strategies to minimize those risks;
  
• Assist in establishing, reviewing and training management and key personnel on relevant policies;
  
• Initiate and follow-up on litigation and/or defend Teva in litigation filed by third parties as requested by the GC EU Commercial;
  
• Close working alignment and interface with other support functions including regulatory, market access, medical, quality and pharmacovigilance;
  
• Responsible for some administration tasks, for example update policies covering contracts & promotional activities;
  
• Participate in and contribute to compliance or internal investigations/audits, in coordination with Group Compliance and Audit, relating to the EU HQ office activities;
  
• Keep up to date with emerging legal trends in the EU region;
  
• Contribute and advice on building and designing best legal practices and processes in the branded area.

Desired Experience and Background of the successful candidate

Qualifications:

• Law degree and (preferably) bar admittance in one EU jurisdiction;

Experience & Expertise:

• No less than 6 year experience legal practice as in house counsel or in private practice in a top-tier law firm;
• Dutch law experience, though other nationalities will be considered;
• Solid knowledge of pharmaceutical industry (pharmaceutical or biotech industry) and its dynamic and customer needs;
• Understanding of pharmaceutical market in NL and EU;
• Fluent in English

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and strong drive to achieve results;
• Excellent team player who can work effectively across cultures and skill levels;
• Sound experience in handling a high volume of activity involving multiple projects simultaneously;
• Hands-on, flexible, and adaptable personality;
• Demonstrated ability to counsel effectively from a legal and business perspective;
• Organization and time management skills;
• Able to work in a changing and flexible environment
• Energetic, hardworking, and proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressure & demanding clients;

Culture Fit & Impact:

• Strong moral and ethical compass, and embodiment of Teva's core values;
• Being proud to work in a company that improves health and contributes to people's wellbeing;
• Caring about sustainable healthcare;