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The Legal Counsel, RFM, EMEA is responsible for supporting all aspects of Cytiva’s Resins, Filtration, and Media (RFM) business in EMEA and serving as a strategic partner for the Uppsala-based Resins & Technology Business Unit. In addition, this role will work with the Cytiva commercial team in EMEA to help identify opportunities to drive the business forward, negotiate contracts, and provide legal advice as well as training.
Job Responsibility:
Support the RFM teams throughout EMEA to negotiate commercial sales, direct sourcing, and R&D contracts and other complex collaborations, including global master sales agreements with global pharma customers
Partner with the Resins & Technologies Business Unit leadership team to help shape and execute business strategy and drive eyes-open growth and risk mitigation activities with business leaders, serving as primary support for the R&D and Operations functions
Act as the primary point of contact for regionally based manufacturing sites, including Cytiva’s large facility in Uppsala, for a range of legal issues, including support of site operations, EHS, and regulatory matters
Advise the business on varied legal topics related to compliance, privacy, antitrust & competition law, regulatory, and promotion, and help guide the business through commercial disputes and litigation—including managing outside counsel—that may arise
Collaborate with and support other parts of Cytiva and the Danaher Legal & Compliance team on an “as-needed” basis
Requirements:
Swedish law degree LLM or Master's Program in Commercial and Business Law
5+ years post-degree experience
Significant business law experience at a large law firm or corporate in-house legal department including drafting, negotiating and closing commercial and supplier agreements
Strong project prioritization skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal and compliance issues quickly and effectively and ability to make well-grounded risk calls
Proven team player with ability to work across and clearly communicate to all levels of the organization, including multiple functional and business stakeholders, in both Swedish and English
Ability to travel up to 10%
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Nice to have:
Specific expertise or experience advising on Research & Development issues, including the drafting and negotiation of complex collaborations
In-house experience gained in the healthcare or life sciences industry