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This role will suit a pragmatic lawyer who will thrive in a challenging, complex, busy and diverse role with high levels of responsibility within a fast-paced, market leading and entrepreneurial business.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting the General Counsel and UK Legal team in the provision of a high quality and commercially focused legal advice to support the needs of the business and protect the interests of the Alliance Healthcare pharmaceutical wholesale division
Managing legal risk across the breadth of the business
Ensuring compliance with any current and future legal and regulatory requirements and providing training to non-legal colleagues where appropriate
Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements
Independently handle complex legal projects
Represent the business and relevant client groups on regular business contract negotiations and other business matters
Demonstrate decision-making capability
Manage multiple matters and effectively prioritise tasks
Requirements:
Lawyer admitted in England and Wales with at least 5 years PQE
Strong academic credentials with substantial experience at a major City or regional law firm
Strong and broad technical legal knowledge
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Experience in broad commercial, rather than narrow, functional roles
Strong technical commercial legal knowledge, including detailed knowledge of commercial contracts, data protection, TUPE, IP, Anti-Trust and general contract law
Experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment
Ability to deal with a heavy workload and competing priorities
Confident and comfortable in working with a wide range of different types of clients
Ability to explain complex legal issues in a simple way
Ability to influence major decisions having legal ramifications through reasoned analysis and business understanding
Strong commercial acumen and a business-focussed approach in providing legal support