Legal Counsel - International (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – International to join its global legal team and support the in-house legal function across regulated markets including the USA, Europe, and Canada. The role provides strategic transactional legal support (such as M&A; and licensing arrangements) as well as enablement support to the business, inclusive of the pharmaceutical science and medical organizations.
This is a Hyderabad, India based role. At-facility requirement: work from office five days a week, 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm IST, to enable overlap with US and EU stakeholders.
Primary Areas of Support
Global transactional activities including M&A; – product / facility acquisitions, share purchase arrangements, divestments, licensing arrangements and other corporate development activities.
General legal support to the in-house pharmaceutical science and medical organisations.
Contractual review, research and other advisory support for agreements underpinning the activities above.
Ad-hoc legal projects as assigned by global legal leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional & Other Legal Support
Assist in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, licensing and divestments.
Review and organize documents for data rooms and prepare the reports required for transactions.
Draft and review contracts and legal documents related to corporate development, scientific and medical work.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure smooth execution of transactions, research and other legal advice required.
Carry out all or any activities ancillary to the above.
Contract Review & Advisory
Review and provide feedback on asset (product) purchase agreements.
Review and provide feedback on share / stock purchase agreements.
Review and provide feedback on in-licensing and out-licensing agreements.
Ensure legal risk mitigation and alignment with business objectives.
Stakeholder Coord