Legal Counsel

Why Norstella? Norstella unites market-leading companies that all have a shared goal of improving patient access. Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, and The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making.

Together, we help our clients:

• Assess the market need and competitive landscape
• Know precisely which drugs to prioritize in their portfolios
• Find out where the launch difficulties will be-before they're difficulties
• Track and improve market access post-launch

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics. At Norstella, we don't just deliver information and insights. We deliver answers you can act on.

Requirements

Summary

As part of a global legal team, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing broad commercial legal support to a leading provider of drug, device, company, clinical trial and market intelligence in the pharmaceutical and medtech markets.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements with customers, vendors, partners, agents, distributors, resellers and other third parties, including data licenses, SaaS agreements, consulting and professional services agreements, master services agreements, marketing and advertising agreements, procurement contracts and other complex commercial agreements.
• Support both the UK, European and international business in achieving its aims by delivering timely and accurate feedback to internal stakeholders.
• Review RFPs for customers (including government entities), identify legal issues and help prepare proposals (including licensing agreements).
• Update various agreement templates to align with changing business policies, legal risks and regulatory and compliance requirements
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation, privacy, intellectual property, real estate and corporate and compliance matters.
• Participate in compliance initiatives through training and communications.
• Manage corporate initiatives including establishing legal entities, record keeping, necessary filings etc.
• Provide support to the HR team (in conjunction with external counsel where necessary)
• Support management of our IP portfolio
• Participate in local and cross-regional team projects
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for development
• And other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years experience, preferably some time in-house including via seondment
• Excellent academic credentials
• Hands-on experience in commercial law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements
• Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage. International experience preferred.
• Self-starter able to work independently, exercise good judgment and manage competing priorities
• Excellent research and analysis skills. Able to analyse and present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders
• Technology and SaaS experience preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Comfort to perform a broad range of tasks Able to meet deadlines and comfortable with changing requirements and priorities. Confidence in decision-making and managing ambiguity.
• Legal and business-friendly judgment, skilled in building consensus across cross-functional stakeholders. Customer centricity a must.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug benefits
• Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts
• Dental plans and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D Benefits
• 401k retirement plan

• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Education benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Open Vacation Policy

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $150,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.

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