Sr. Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate Affairs and Securities - Temporary

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

 

The Sr. Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate Affairs and Securities role reports directly to the SVP, Corporate Affairs.  This position will provide legal support to the finance division and corporate matters including all SEC and TASE related financial reporting, annual shareholders meeting; legal issues surrounding investor relations and executive officer reporting requirements. Role includes regular interaction and counsel for global finance, accounting and IR teams including the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer; support on strategic corporate issues and leadership continuing training programs for the executive management team and board of directors.

 

This is a temporary contract (8-12 months).

How you’ll spend your day

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts, including license agreements, product development agreements, technology service agreements, distribution agreements, consulting agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements and other business and legal documents.
• Advise BD and AM of potential contractual risks and propose risk mitigation strategies
• Deliver very prompt and pro-active legal advice and solutions
• Coordinate with legal, IP and other business colleagues in a fast-paced environment
• Provide final legal approval for agreements entered into by the company
   

Your experience and qualifications

 

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent required
• 10+ years prior experience at law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Pharmaceutical experience, either working in-house or supporting through private practice is preferred 
• Strong knowledge and background in US securities laws and Israel Companies Law
• Strong written and communication skills, including presentation skills with proficiency in English and highly functional Hebrew required
• Strong relationship-building skills, able to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business acumen 
• Ability to think strategically and tackle complex problems
• Proactive and collaborative, working with global key stakeholders
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities
• Substantive experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

 

 

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
•    Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 
•    Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 
•    Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays. 
•    Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 
•    Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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