Senior Legal Counsel (Europe based, Spain as preference) (Madrid)

Senior Legal Counsel (Europe based, Spain as preference) (Madrid)

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Ergomed
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Madrid

07 ago

Ergomed

Madrid

Medicine moves forward here. So willyou.

Clinical trials, safety studies, and audits make safe and innovative pharmaceutical-led care possible. As part of Ergomed Group, you help patientsbenefitso they experience more of life’s meaningful moments. Biopharmaceutical companies are our clients. Patients are our purpose.

Ergomed Group brings together Ergomed CRO, PrimeVigilance, Prudentia, and ADAMAS Consulting to help biopharmaceutical companies develop,deliverand safeguard therapies in oncology, rarediseaseand other complex areas of medicine. Across the Group, our teamsturnthe signals that clinical trials, safety systems and quality data generate into insight that helps bring safer treatments to patients around the world.

The science and analysis that guides our work is demanding. And this is where we excel. What defines us, however, is how we work together. Across countries,culturesand time zones, we bring kindness,curiosityand a shared sense of purpose to work that genuinely matters. Ideas are welcome here. Growth is expected. And every person has room to make a real difference to patients' lives.

Whether you are early in your career or bringing decades of experience, we want you to feel valued for what you do and for who you are. If that sounds like the place you have been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

The Senior Legal Counsel provides strategic and operational legal support across the organization. This role ensures the companyoperatesin full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while proactively managing legal risk and safeguarding the organization's reputation. The Senior Legal Counsel partners closely with senior leadership,providesexpert legal guidance on complex matters, and contributes to the development of governance frameworks and business strategy.

- Provideexpert,timely, and strategic legal advice to the organization on a broad range of legal topicsimpactingthe business.
- Lead the development and implementation of legal strategies, including risk mitigation anddefensestrategies aligned with businessobjectives.
- Oversee and enhance internal governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations,



and corporate policies.
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks related to business operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, contracts, and legal documents to protect the company's interests.
- Manage and oversee disputes and litigation matters, including developing case strategy, coordinating with external counsel, and ensuring effective resolution aligned with business objectives.
- Act as the primary liaison with external stakeholders, including regulators, authorities, and external legal counsel, building trusted relationships.
- Provide leadership in handling complex, high-impact legal matters involving multiple stakeholders andjurisdictions.
- Guide and mentor junior legal team members and contribute to capability development within the legal function.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments andadviseleadership on potential impacts to the organization.
- Ensure clear communication of legal concepts and requirements across the organization to support informed decision-making.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
- Participate in cross-functional leadership initiatives and corporate governance committees.
- Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, tools, and compliance frameworks.

Education and Qualifications

- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Juris Doctor (J.D.), or equivalent law degree.
- Admission to practice law in at least one relevantjurisdiction.

Experience

- Extensive experience (8+ years) in a senior legal role within an international corporate environment; experience in the Life Sciences industry is preferred.
- Strong experience across commercial matters, M&A;, employment, corporate compliance, corporate governance,



and dispute resolution/litigation management.
- Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Proven track record of managing complex legal matters and advising senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Training in UK law would be considered an asset.

Special Skills

- High levelof professional ethics, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex legal and business issues.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership capability.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Why Ergomed

You’ll join a People function that genuinely matters to the business — supporting the teams who help bring new treatments to patients who need them. You’ll have real ownership of your region, a seat at the table on regional strategy, and the backing of a wider international People organisation as you build something that lasts

Additional information

When you join Ergomed Group, you make a difference by helping to bring safe and effective pharmaceutical treatment to patients around the world.You’lljoin a passionate and collaborative team of experts in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and quality consulting.

We are diverse in many ways, yet our values unite us. Our values are how we work, not words on a wall. If they sound like you, you will feel at home here.

- Quality:we hold ourselves to the standard patients deserve.

- Integrity and trust:we do the right thing, especially when it is hard.

- Drive and passion:we care about theoutcome, becausesomeone is waitingonit.

- Agility and responsiveness:we movequickly, becausepatients cannot wait.

- Belonging:everyone is welcome, and every voice counts.

- Collaborative partnerships:we go further by going together.

We look forward to welcoming your application.

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