Legal Counsel
Novo Nordisk
- Alphen aan de Rijn, Zuid-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Category×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Legal CounselCategory: Legal, Compliance & AuditLocation:Alphen aan den Rijn, Zuid-Holland, NLAre you passionate about law and eager to optimize and improve the way of working within a global organisation? Do you want to be a part of a local and dedicated team responsible for legal, ethics, compliance and quality (LECQ) within such organisation? Are you open to learn and gain experience, with the opportunity to grow as a legal professional?If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Novo Nordisk is hiring a Legal Counsel for its affiliate in The Netherlands. In this role you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic work environment, collaborate with experienced colleagues and further develop your skills.We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person who can help us to further develop and grow the legal function within the Dutch LECQ department.The PositionAs Legal Counsel you will support with all legal aspects of Novo Nordisk's business in The Netherlands. You will deal with all kinds of issues and provide risk assessments. You will be empowered to independently handle cases and to look for the best possible solutions.The successful candidate, will be a true business partner, helping out with all legal (practical and administrative) matters and effectively ensuring conformity/compliance.Your main responsibilities will be:
- Offer hands-on and practical legal assistance in Dutch pharmaceutical law related matters.
- Assist with matters related to corporate structure and corporate governance.
- Evaluate and sign off on contracts, drafted by colleagues of the Purchasing department.
- Delivering training and guidance to the Contract Management Specialist and Contract Owners.
- Localize and implement global contract templates.
- Clarify legal terminology and specifications for colleagues in the Netherlands.
- Provide legal support to local Data Privacy Responsible(s) when required.
- Engage actively in expert groups, Global Legal Townhalls, and IO Best Practice Sharing sessions.
- Take charge of legal aspects concerning the Local Product Protection Forum to combat 'Pharma crime'
- Serve as the local Security Champion, by performing and documenting Risk Assessments, and reporting and handling security related Incidents
- Being the primary contact for the Human Risk platform.
- You hold a Master/Bachelor of Law degree from University.
- You possess significant legal work experience, ideally within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
- You are fluent in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.
- You are keen in understanding and improving the digital work methodologies.
- Good communication skills, proactive mind-set and a strong can-do attitude.