Legal Counsel

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

To support the Head - Legal in Legal function. Providing pro-active, value added and practical legal advice to the business under the direction of Head –Legal on commercial matters, including : (i) market access and pricing matters; (ii) distribution chain risks; (iii) local business development matters; (iv) regulatory and privacy matters; (v) the negotiation and drafting of material agreements; and (vi) working collaboratively with the AZ IP and AZ IP Litigation teams to support them on patent and patent litigation matters.

Handling legal issues as directed by Head-Legal such as :

• Drafting, Review, Negotiation and Finalization of business and commercial agreements / contracts / documents
• Managing and providing legal advice on IP litigations filed by or against the Company
• Managing and providing legal advice in connection with non-IP litigation / disputes (product liability, HR, Trade Association, parallel trade, counterfeiting, commercial matters) initiated by or against AZ; and (ii) any significant internal investigations and all external investigations, including “dawn-raids” ( Competition, Regulatory, Privacy or Tax Authorities) as well as assisting the business in developing / implementing appropriate SOPs to effectively manage such investigations.
• Working with external counsel on specific assigned cases for which jobholder has full responsibility, stringent management of external counsel’s fees on such matters.
• Continuous Training to internal Stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance matters

Internal Key Customers : Compliance, Finance, Regulatory, Operations, HR, Sales & Marketing and other departments as and when required- Local and Regional level

External Customer : External Legal Counsels, government authorities, other Statutory bodies as may be relevant from time to time.

Key Result areas / outputs

Legal :

Others :

Assist the Head - Legal in other legal matters and such other assignments and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Date Posted

18-Jun-2025

Closing Date

30-Jul-2025