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TAPI · 1 month ago

Associate Director Legal Counsel TAPI AMERICAS

Troy Hills, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

6+ years exp

TAPI is a leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients committed to advancing health globally. The Associate Director Legal Counsel will provide legal counsel across various business units, draft and review contracts, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on variety of issues including transactional matters, legal compliance and corporate record keeping. The position will serve a broad spectrum of business units and functional areas, including Sales and marketing, manufacture & supply, research & development, information technology, finance, distribution and sourcing

Draft, negotiate and review contracts, including supply & distribution agreements, research and development agreements, licensing agreements in support of product development, technology service agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements and other business and legal documents

Advise management of potential risks in contractual, financial and legal areas and propose risk mitigation strategies

Provide legal support to corporate governance matters, such are convening Board meetings and General Meetings, preparing agenda and minutes, finalizing meeting related documents and completing pre and post meeting formalities for TAPI legal entities in US, Brazil and Mexico

Assure compliance with international, federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the company’s operations and activities

Assist in implementing, improving and reviewing legal processes and procedures

Address internal or external legal issues and recommend solutions/best practices

Instruct and manage external law firms and counsels for ongoing litigation– ensuring adherence with cost management principles at all times

Assist in planning, and manage the legal budget for all legal activities under responsibility, so that it is used as effectively as possible to create the best possible outcome for the company

Qualification

Commercial law experienceContract negotiationPharmaceutical industry experienceJD from ABA accredited schoolAdmitted to practice lawEmployee law knowledgePlanning skillsJudgementCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

University degree in Law JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice law under the NY or NG Bar

Commercial lawyer with at least 6 years of experience with business operations (law firm Associate or In-house lawyer)

Solid commercial and contract law experience and familiarity with litigations

Excellent negotiating and drafting skills

Very good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and advise at all levels within the business, as well as in international community

Well organized and self-disciplined with good planning skills

Good sense of prioritization and understanding the main points

Strong business acumen

Ability to work in a team and have good judgement