Legal Counsel

Company Description

Ergomed Group is a rapidly expanding full service mid-sized CRO specialising in Oncology and Rare Disease.

Since its foundation in 1997 the company has grown organically and steadily by making strategic investments and landmark acquisitions, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia 

Our company allows for employee visibility (you have a voice!) creative contribution and realistic career development.

We have nourished a true international culture here at Ergomed.

We value employee experience, well-being and mental health and we acknowledge that a healthy work life balance is a critical factor for employee satisfaction and in turn nurtures an environment from which a high-quality client service can be achieved. 

Come and join us in this exciting journey to make a positive impact in patient’s lives.

Job Description

• Provide legal guidance in a variety of legal topics, including CRO and pharmacovigilance industry matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements and contracts, including commercial contracts with clients, clinical trial agreements with hospitals, physicians, consultants, and suppliers globally, quality agreements and pharmacovigilance agreements ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, draft and update contract templates for industry-specific agreements to reflect current legal and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with clinical trials, data privacy, intellectual property, and international operations.
• Assist with corporate governance and employment-related matters, including drafting policies and resolving disputes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, advising on necessary policy updates.
• Manage legal disputes in collaboration with external counsel and provide efficient legal support to stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree
• MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage
• Admission to a state bar in good standing

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry. Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies

SPECIAL SKILLS

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Native English speaker

PC SKILLS

Advanced Proficiency in all MS-Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.