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Head of Legal India

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Sanofi

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Mumbai

AI generated summary

  • You need 15+ years in-house or law firm experience, commercial legal expertise, litigation management, life sciences knowledge, strong drafting skills, and fluency in English.
  • You will lead legal initiatives, manage risks, support business plans, negotiate contracts, oversee litigation, provide legal counsel, and ensure compliance with laws while fostering team development.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of in-house experience and/or law firm experience.
  • Previous life sciences experience preferred
  • Substantial previous commercial legal experience, including commercial drafting
  • Experience in litigation management or advisory
  • Able to work effectively within a team and independently where required
  • Driven, motivated, engaged and capable of managing own workload, with flexible approach to changing priorities
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Good influencing skills and have experience in effective relationship building, networking & management
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Analytical skills with good ability to undertake research on legal and non-legal aspects relevant for resolution of matters
  • Exceptional legal drafting skills
  • Demonstrate sound legal judgment and business acumen
  • Good knowledge of Indian pharma laws
  • Law degree from a recognised university in India

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to grow the business and manage organisational risk in line with organisational strategies.
  • Challenge and shift mindsets in defining clearly, allocation of roles and responsibilities in line with Global Legal department vision to be able to focus on value-added work in a collaborative manner with relevant teams.
  • Support strategically and operationally on transformation projects for the territories within scope of responsibility.
  • Partner with business heads in development and execution of business plans and legal implications of these for our businesses in India.
  • Identify, evaluate and address risks thoughtfully on business initiatives and provide quality, practical, expert legal advice and support to the business and functional teams.
  • Design and implement strategic legal initiatives and solutions for India while maintaining a right balance with local laws, regulations and company protection.
  • Help build and strengthen risk assessment processes for existing business in countries within scope by directing, developing, finalizing control measures, systems and processes on legal issues and procedures towards bettering risk management.
  • Prepare, negotiate and manage key contracts and other documentation governing commercial relationships with third parties.
  • Evaluate, advise, interpret and disseminate information on any significant changes in law and support with required compliances.
  • Identify key legal issues and principles and how they relate to markets, relationship types, products, services.
  • Liase and/or represent the company with the regulatory or statutory authorities as and when required.
  • Structure and negotiate complex transactions with speed and efficiency.
  • Strategise to prevent, mitigate and address potential litigation.
  • Manage existing litigation work, external lawyer engagement and court processes in keeping with organisational policies.
  • Align with and participate actively in assigned cross-functional projects and initiatives.
  • Constantly stay up to date re. and monitor legal/regulatory environment, anticipate changes early and render required training to business stakeholders and support in gap assessment initiatives.
  • Demonstrate initiative, drive, proactiveness and agility with work.
  • Escalate issues on timely basis where needed and seek guidance to ensure parity in management of legal topics.
  • Gauge, develop and retain talent in the team. Continually review existing resources and their utilization by delineating work within the team. Ensure awareness of company policies and procedures and support the team with enhancing the same and assuring compliance with these. Implement and strengthen optimal ways of working within the team.
  • Act with transparency ensuring the highest ethical standards in a complex and changing environment.

FAQs

What is the location for the Head of Legal India position?

The position is located in Mumbai.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, occasional travel is required based on business needs.

What type of employment is this position?

This is a permanent position.

What is the primary purpose of the Head of Legal India role?

The primary purpose is to partner with the business to enable competitive growth for Sanofi in India and provide legal advice on various matters.

What are the main responsibilities associated with this role?

Responsibilities include leading initiatives to grow the business, providing legal advice, managing risks, preparing and negotiating contracts, and staying up to date with legal regulations.

What is the required experience for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have 15+ years of in-house or law firm experience, with substantial commercial legal experience, preferably in the life sciences sector.

What specific legal knowledge is desirable for this position?

Good knowledge of Indian pharma laws is desirable.

What are the key soft skills needed for this role?

Candidates should be driven, motivated, calm under pressure, and possess good influencing and relationship-building skills.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

A law degree from a recognized university in India is required.

How important is teamwork in this role?

Teamwork is essential, as the role involves collaborating within legal teams and partnering with business heads.

Does Sanofi promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Sanofi provides equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.