Senior Legal Counsel MIDI
Boehringer IngelheimAbout the role
WHO ARE WE?
ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve the lives of patients and animals in our region.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a high-impact legal business partner role at the heart of Boehringer Ingelheim’s European operations. As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll:
- Be a strategic legal business partner to our Human Pharma business across the MIDI region, providing top quality advise on local and cross-border legal and regulatory matters relating to our clinical development operations and product portfolio
- Partner closely with the leaders of our Human Pharma business toshape business decisions with compelling expertise and influencing skills
- Hold a seat on and represent the legal function in key internal committees and meetings, influencing decisions that shape our operations and compliance
- Work closely with senior leaders in a complex, international and fast-paced environment
- Take ownership of high-impact legal and regulatory matters with autonomy and trust
- Join a collaborative legal & compliance team that values expertise, integrity, and continuous learning
- Shape your career in a role that offers visibility, challenge, and purpose — with room for personal growth.
- Become an active member of the global legal & compliance function and gain access to international career opportunities at Boehringer
This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance MIDI.
This is a fantastic role for an experienced life sciences lawyer who wants to be part of a truly business-minded and innovative team! Join us if you want to make a difference.
Please note, only applications in English will be considered. Submit your application before the 27th of October 2025.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to the human pharma business in the MIDI region
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and legal documents
- Support local and cross-border projects and ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate closely with local, regional and global colleagues and steer external counsel
- Steer the initiation and defence of claims and litigation in alignment with headquarters
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on operations leveraging the global legal & compliance network
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM
- Master’s degree in law and admission to the bar in the Netherlands or another European jurisdiction
- At least 6 years of role-relevant post-qualification experience in a multinational pharma or life sciences setting or international law firm specialized in the field
- Strong command of commercial and competition lawas well as EU life sciences regulatory frameworks
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment
- Strong influencing skills, compelling legal expertise and persuasive communication
WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?
Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region: