Legal Counsel (m/w/d)
Core
First point of legal contact for all German Axplora Group sites, negotiating and managing contracts for process development and active substance manufacturing, and advising on local/international legal issues.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (Life Sciences/Pharma)
Builds
Standard contract templates, compliance programs, and contract databases for the group
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharma / CDMO
Required skills
German and English contract law, contract negotiation, litigation management, compliance training, contract lifecycle management tools
Preferred skills
French or Italian language skills, Legal-Tech solutions experience
Responsibilities
Negotiate and monitor contracts in German and English; advise employees and leadership on legal questions; manage pre-trial and court disputes with suppliers/customers; train operational teams on compliance (anti-corruption, data protection, export control); implement group-wide ethics and compliance programs; maintain contract database and standard templates; collaborate with international legal team and business units.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC