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 Coordination
- Liaise with external law firms (as needed), consultants and internal teams across geographies.
- Provide timely legal support and reporting, maintaining high standards of communication and confidentiality.
Ad-hoc Projects
- Support various legal initiatives and projects as assigned by the global legal leadership.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
- LLB from a reputed university.
Experience
- 5–9 years of relevant experience in transactional legal work.
- Prior experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in a multinational organisation.
- Solid understanding of regulated markets (such as the USA, EU and Canada).
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic signature programmes and contract management platforms preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in science and medical matters within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Exposure to cross-border transactions spanning the USA, EU and Canada.
- Hands-on experience with electronic signature tools (e.g. DocuSign) and contract lifecycle management platforms (e.g. Ironclad).
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory frameworks.