Senior Contracts Lawyer

About the role

EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join its legal team. The role ensures that all contractual agreements align with the company's objectives and comply with legal standards. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and experience in drafting, negotiating and managing contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate supply, distribution, licensing, partnership, technology transfer, know-how and service agreements, in line with company policies and applicable laws.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation, compliance and risk mitigation for local and international transactions.
• Support cross-functional teams and liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies on complex issues.
• Maintain a centralized database of contracts and amendments and lead contract lifecycle management.
• Provide legal opinions on business matters and coordinate across departments on agreement inputs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and update them as business needs change.

Required profile

• LLB; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in drafting, reviewing and managing contracts.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, especially in the pharmaceutical sector, is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in contract management software and MS Office.
• Analytical skills for risk assessment and excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.