Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. It will allow us to innovate & pioneer greater access to high-quality medicines, but we can only do this by bringing the best and the brightest minds together. As a Senior Legal Counsel, Antitrust, you will play a key role in providing strategic and operational legal support on global antitrust and competition law matters.

Reporting to and supporting the Head Global Legal, Antitrust, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with EU and international regulatory frameworks, partnering closely with business, public affairs and regulatory teams to enable compliant commercial strategies and support effective risk management across the organization. By navigating complex regulatory and policy environments and helping represent the company's interests with external stakeholders, you will contribute to protecting and advancing the business while fostering a strong culture of compliance. Antitrust & Competition Law Advisory (Strategic Partnering) Serve as a central point of contact for competition law matters within a global organization, providing expert legal advice on EU and global antitrust laws. commercial strategies, pricing, distribution models, collaborations, mergers & concentrations) to navigate applicable competition rules.

Partner closely with Public Affairs and other cross-functional teams on policy-related initiatives, regulatory developments, and advocacy efforts impacting the company's business and strategic priorities. Lead internal investigations into potential competition law issues, including risk assessments and remediation actions. Compliance & Risk Management Promote a culture of competition law compliance by organizing and conducting training sessions, awareness initiatives, and practical guidance tailored to business teams.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve antitrust compliance programs, policies, and training across the organization.



Monitor legal and regulatory developments in competition law and assess their impact on business operations, keeping other lawyers up to date, inter alia through the Sandoz Antitrust Network. Qualified lawyer, preferably LL.M. specializing in competition law Fluency in English essential; Academic record with competition law focus, experience with academic writing, teaching or speaking at conferences.

Documented experience in competition law from a reputable law firm, in-house legal department, or competition authority/regulator (e.g., Ability to analyze complex competition law and compliance issues, connecting the dots and present practical advice to the business. Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, versátil-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Sandoz Skills Desired Business

Development, Business Partners, Career Development, Computer Cluster, Data Privacy, Finance, Internet, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation Law, Negotiation Skills, Private Equity, Tax As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

📌 (Senior) Legal Counsel (Madrid)
🏢 ES14 (FCRS = ES014) Sandoz Farmacéutica
📍 Madrid