Legal Intern

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Legal Intern

Title: Legal Intern

Reports To: Assistant General Counsel EUCAN

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term 12 Months

Location: Slough, UK

Salary: £23,500              

Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to expand on its heritage in this category.

Indivior was founded to help tackle the opioid crisis, one of the largest and most urgent public health emergencies of our time.  Our purpose is to bring science-based, life-transforming treatments to patients.  We strive to help eliminate the stigma of addiction.  We take our role as a responsible steward extremely seriously and commit ourselves to cultivating our unique culture and highest standards of integrity.

We are driving forward our understanding of addiction and other serious mental health illnesses to create new science that will help pave the way for an even deeper understanding of patient needs and treatment innovation.  We engage at all levels across the addiction treatment spectrum, interacting with governments, key opinion leaders, physicians, payers, patients, and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness and educate about addiction as a chronic, relapsing disease.

Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Indivior is seeking a 3rd year student studying law (or having completed legal studies) in order to join team of two looking after legal matters for various countries across EU, Canada, Australia and various other geographies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

The role encompasses several key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Providing support to countries on legal contracting (including use of contract management system, advising on contract content and supporting the business in negotiation).
• Obtaining detailed understanding of contract management system, and training others on effective use and processing.
• Building relations with key stakeholders so as to enable effective support.
• Conducting legal review of documents from various departments and external companies and providing appropriate advice.
• Analyse and assess potential legal implications and risks associated with different processes, documents and arrangements.
• Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss legal aspects of business processes.
• Assist in drafting official correspondence, including letters, emails, contracts and legal documents within the company and for external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• A levels

Experience:

Prior business or legal experience helpful.

Role would suite anyone having completed legal studies and keen to gain experience ahead of a law school.

Travel: Travel within the UK (Slough) and Europe may be required.

COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:  

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate:

• Desire to listen to and understand alternative perspectives, analyse relevant rationale and determine appropriate course of action
• Strong focus on detail and accuracy with the ability to take on full ownership of assigned work
• Strong intellect with ability to rapidly assimilate and process complex information and systems
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, positive can-do attitude with demonstrable commitment to action and results orientation
• European languages preferred but not essential (French, German or Italian)

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.

COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS:

Indivior is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees are committed to compliance and feel comfortable raising concerns about potential violations of policies or unethical behaviour. As part of your responsibilities, you are expected to:

Employee Obligations:

• Always act with honesty and integrity.
• Risk IQ: Know what policies apply to your role and function and adhere to them.
• Speak Up: If you see something, say something.

Manager Obligations:

• Always act with honesty and integrity
• Reinforce risk awareness with your team, with accountability and oversight for ongoing review and mitigation.
• Model and reinforce a Speak Up culture on your team.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined.  The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled