Legal Counsel

Sanofi UK

Shanghai, China
Strategic business partner for business franchise
Provide quality and efficient legal support
Deliver consistent, pragmatic legal advice
Be a strategic business partner for Specialty Care business franchise and other corporate functions in Sanofi China, actively be involved in the design of collaboration, commercial or business strategies and business models for foundation business

Job Summary

  • Be a strategic business partner for Specialty Care business franchise and other corporate functions in Sanofi China, actively be involved in the design of collaboration, commercial or business strategies and business models for foundation business.
  • Anticipate and digest relevant new legislations and enforcement trends, communicate with government authorities to understand the most recent regulatory development, and advise business team on the legal interpretation and opportunities for the company’s operations and business strategy.
  • Lead China's participation in global major center of excellences (COE) as strategic bridge between global headquarters and the Greater China legal function, ensuring that COE requirements are effectively cascaded, localized, and implemented across the China organization.

Matching Summary

Be a strategic business partner for Specialty Care business franchise and other corporate functions in Sanofi China, actively be involved in the design of collaboration, commercial or business strategies and business models for foundation business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic business partner for business franchise
  • Provide quality and efficient legal support
  • Deliver consistent, pragmatic legal advice
  • Manage legal disputes and external pressure
  • Lead discussions with legal and other teams

Nice-to-have

  • Self-motivated and hard-working
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese
  • Independent strategic judgment
  • Ability to operate under sustained pressure

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of legal practice
  • PRC Bar Qualification is a must
  • Bachelor degree in PRC law or above

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