Senior Legal Counsel - Global Procurement & Legal Innovation

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Portugal
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5-7 years post qualification experience
Qualified lawyer with strong communication skills
Experience in multinational company or law firm
** Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Global Procurement and Legal Innovation in Portugal. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the life sciences sector, and will be responsible for advising on legal issues related to procurement, managing contracts, and improving legal processes. **

Job Summary

  • You will be the autonomous lawyer accountable for all legal support for Global Procurement functions outside the US.
  • The role involves negotiating complex strategic agreements including outsourcing, manufacturing, and supply contracts while managing external counsel.
  • Ferring offers an inclusive support package called 'Building Families at Ferring' providing equal policies for employees starting a family journey.

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** Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Global Procurement and Legal Innovation in Portugal. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the life sciences sector, and will be responsible for advising on legal issues related to procurement, managing contracts, and improving legal processes. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years post qualification experience
  • Qualified lawyer with strong communication skills
  • Experience in multinational company or law firm

Nice-to-have

  • Life sciences industry experience preferred
  • Procurement function collaboration experience
  • Interest in AI and legal technology efficiency

Key Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer status required
  • 5 to 7 years post qualification experience
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

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