Partner - Legal & Compliance [Mumbai]

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• Drafting, review and execution of agreements such as procurement agreements, vendor agreements, MoUs, Non-Disclosure agreements, commercial contract, distributor agreements, C&FA agreements etc. Negotiate legal terms in favour of the company with external parties.

• Provide support for preparing compliance related documents such as guidance documents, SOPs, etc.

• Provide legal and compliance advice on regular issues pertaining to business projects / works.

• Provide support for in-house litigation matters (including filing and defending - cases against and on behalf of the company). Attend court matters on behalf of the company.

• Ensure contract management through GRACE system

• Support in internal compliance audits

• Conduct training on legal and compliance topics as per company’s need (including induction training)

• Assist Data Protection Officer in developing and maintaining data privacy framework

• Liasoning with law firms for sending notices / replies and with regard to any litigation proceedings (consumer complaints , cheque bouncing cases)

• Supporting Group Trademarks Dept. in compiling information required for Trademark proceedings.

• Conduct Medico-Legal workshop in collaboration with state teams and external lawyers as per the needs of customers.

• Closely work with state teams, value team and other support functions and be part of various business sprints to achieve maximum patients’ impact.

• Guide POSH Team on legal issues.

• Carrying out legal research

• Responsible for digital/electronic execution of agreements, guide and train other colleagues in respect of digital execution of agreements

Eligibility Criteria (Qualification and Experience)

• Educational Qualification - Must Meet: Law Graduate (LLB)

• Educational Qualification - Optional: Qualification in trademark laws

• Overall Work Exp: 4+ experience in handling legal work

• Relevant Work Exp: 2+ experience in handling legal work as in-house counsel

• Technical / Functional

  • Understanding of legal system and local laws governing pharmaceutical industry

  • Understanding of contract drafting and contract management.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, Enterprise Thinking, Business Acumen, Curiosity and Active Learning

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.