Legal Counsel

**About the Company** A leading international pharmaceutical organisation operating across the US, Europe, and the Middle East \& North Africa is seeking to expand its European legal team. The business develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of branded and generic medicines, with operations spanning 50\+ countries. **The Opportunity** An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a high\-performing in\-house legal team based in London. This is a broad commercial role offering exposure to a wide range of legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing practical, commercially focused legal advice while supporting key strategic initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** * Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements * Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice on day\-to\-day business activities * Advise on regulatory and compliance matters, including: * Data protection (GDPR) * Competition / anti\-trust laws * Global sanctions * Anti\-bribery and corruption * Support cross\-functional teams including commercial, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance * Manage multiple legal matters and ensure timely resolution * Liaise with and manage external counsel where required * Assist with corporate transactions, including M\&A and business development projects * Support internal stakeholders including Finance, Treasury, HR, Tax and Company Secretarial teams * Contribute to internal legal and compliance initiatives **About You** * UK\-qualified solicitor (or equivalent jurisdiction) * 1–4 years’ PQE (Newly qualified candidates also considered) * Experience in commercial and/or corporate law * Strong drafting and negotiation skills * Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines * Commercially minded with strong problem\-solving skills * Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders * Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams **Desirable Experience** * Prior in\-house or secondment experience * Exposure to regulated industries (e.g. pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences) * Experience advising on GDPR, competition law or sanctions regimes * Familiarity with corporate transactions, financing structures or public company work * Knowledge of intellectual property (beneficial but not essential) * European language skills (particularly French, German or Portuguese) **Why Apply?** * Broad, hands\-on in\-house role with international exposure * Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership * Involvement in high\-value strategic projects * Collaborative and globally connected team