Head Of Legal

Exciting Opportunity in the Legal Field!
Step into a pivotal role as Head of Legal at a biotechnology company, driving legal strategy and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Liaise with outside counsel particularly in the areas of corporate law and intellectual property;
- Negotiate customer and partnership agreements;
-Stay updated on changes in Portuguese laws, regulations, and industry practices;
- Advise internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and develop strategies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory obligations;
- Build communication and awareness applicable policies, including the Code of Conduct & Business Ethics.
- Enforce and enhance controls throughout the business, including business controls;
- Assess and improve controls, policies and procedures;
- Collaborate across all lines of business, including country based legal counsels, human resources, finance, business operations and other stakeholders to execute on programmatic initiatives and/or remedial measures, and to ensure such measures are promptly implemented.
- Degree in Law;
- 4 years experience, preferably in commercial/corporate law;
- Excellent command of the English language both written and spoken(mandatory);
- International experience (valued);
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to manage and foster key stakeholder relationships and collaborate with teams across the business;
- Problem-solving skills, strong dynamism and proactivity;
- Reporting directly to the CEO.
- Integration in a highly motivated team and an international environment;
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