Job title: Head of Legal Affairs
Job type: Full-Time
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Functional Expertise: Legal
Skills: contract negotiation labor & intellectual property laws dispute resolution
Location: Pasig City
Job published: 2024-11-27
Job ID: 41124

Job Description

The Head of Legal Affairs will be responsible for overseeing all legal affairs of the company, providing strategic legal counsel, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. This role will require effective collaboration with other business partners and internal stakeholders to align policies, report on legal matters, and ensure the protection of the company’s interests in the Philippines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

  • Provide expert legal guidance to senior management on corporate strategy, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the company's objectives and business goals to mitigate legal risks and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Ensure compliance with local pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and industry standards, including FDA regulations and intellectual property rights.
  • Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, ensuring robust legal protections for the company.
  • Lead and manage litigation or disputes involving the company, coordinating with external legal counsel as necessary.
  • Supervise and manage trademark registrations.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the company and its associated companies for legal matters, ensuring timely reporting on legal issues, intellectual property, and compliance matters.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Sales Operations, and Regulatory teams, to ensure alignment of legal and business objectives.
  • Conduct training sessions for staff on necessary legal issues.
  • Stay updated on legal trends and changes in the regulatory landscape affecting the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Maintain complete records in digital and physical form of all contracts, trademark certificates, litigation files, and other legal documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized institution.
  • A lawyer with minimum of 8-10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation, labor and intellectual property laws, and dispute resolution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Work Schedule: Regular Office Hours

Work Set-up: Onsite, Pasig City