Job Purpose
To provide legal support and advice to the company’s business units, manage legal and contractual risks, and help ensure the company’s activities comply with applicable laws and regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations toward international business partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate domestic and international agreements, particularly in the areas of supply, distribution, manufacturing, technology transfer, and services.
- Provide practical legal advice, follow up on contractual obligations, and handle disputes in coordination with the company’s external or internal legal counsel, as required.
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assess their potential impact on the company’s operations, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Develop and update compliance policies and procedures covering conflicts of interest, anti-corruption, business ethics, regulatory compliance, and business partner due diligence.
- Identify and assess legal and compliance risks related to third parties and commercial, promotional, and sponsorship activities, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
- Develop legal and compliance training materials and deliver relevant training sessions; prepare related reports and maintain organized legal and compliance records and documentation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
- Minimum 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in corporate legal affairs; experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in drafting and reviewing contracts in both Persian and English, with solid knowledge of legal English.
- Familiarity with the legal and regulatory requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and the principles of corporate compliance.
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills, with the ability to provide practical solutions and negotiate effectively in both Persian and English.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, along with a high level of attention to detail, independence, and confidentiality.