Associate Legal Counsel Job at Amgen (Hyderabad)

Job Description

In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of shaping our legal landscape of Amgen India by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating an array of agreements with precision and ensuring alignment with local laws and Amgen's internal policies and industry standards. Your expertise will provide support to our cross-functional teams globally, offering strategic legal advice on digital innovation, real estate, procurement, and clinical trial support, while meticulously maintaining corporate governance. Reporting directly to the Head of Law, Amgen India, you will play an integral part in our mission to serve patients and achieve excellence together.

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and support the negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor arrangements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
ensure compliance with applicable laws, internal procedures, and industry codes
draft, review, and update employment contracts, offer letters, other employment related material, including internal employee policies
provide proactive legal support to cross-functional teams
maintain and periodically update the contract templates repository
design and deliver periodic legal training sessions to internal stakeholders
support corporate governance activities
serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders
coordinate legal support by contributing as a member of cross-functional team

Requirements

A degree in law from a reputable university in India and admission to practice Law in India
at least three-four (3-4) years of experience practicing law
demonstrated ability to handle and advise on a wide range of legal matters, with a solid independent command of labor & employment laws, ABAC laws, and laws relevant to complex commercial arrangements and contracting on technology- and data- related subjects
strong client-focused, business counseling and problem-solving focus with an ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment
excellent written and verbal communication skills
fluency with local language and English (oral and written) required

Nice to have

4+ years of corporate and/or law firm experience, or in-house in a multinational corporation, or a combination of both
experience in life sciences, healthcare, technology, or other highly regulated and innovative industries
strong qualifications in transactional work in any industry, including structuring, advising and counseling on complex transactions and drafting, negotiating and interpreting complex contracts
proven superior legal skills, including excellent oral and written communication, legal analysis, drafting and negotiation skills and sound judgment
experience with digital transformation initiatives, including generative AI, in the healthcare industry
ability to lead and influence others

What we offer

Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
diverse and inclusive community of belonging
competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plan that is aligned with local industry standards

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