Manager - Legal (International Business) - Pharma only

As a member of the legal team at USV, a top-15 pharmaceutical company in India known for its excellence in the diabetes and cardio sectors, you will play a crucial role in reviewing and drafting international agreements. Your responsibilities will include drafting, vetting, and negotiating various agreements such as In/Out License Agreement, Development Agreements, Master Service Agreement (Clinical Trial / Non Clinical Trial), Manufacturing and Supply Agreement, Confidential Disclosure Agreement, Consultancy Agreement, Agency and Distribution Agreement, Liaisoning Agreement, Retainer Agreement, and agreements related to product development. Collaboration with Business Development, Project Finance, sales team, and supporting areas like Finance, Admin, Accounting & HR will be essential as you provide advice on legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to the company's businesses. You will also be involved in periodic reviews of all standard templates, suggesting amendments, and advising management on risk mitigating measures. In addition to your responsibilities related to agreements, you will assist the AVP - Legal and General Counsel in reviewing data, agreements, conducting due diligence, and preparing management reports in merger and acquisition deals. Your role will also involve advising on general business law issues and managing legal matters across various areas of the company, including corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance, and sustainability. Other key responsibilities include the ability to work independently and as a team member in reviewing and negotiating agreements with global customers, delivering high-quality work under deadlines, proactively reviewing existing templates/agreements, imparting training to other departments on contract SoP, suggesting internal processes for tracking and completing tasks, coordinating with cross-functional teams for agreement execution, maintaining the Contract Management Tool, conducting legal compliance audits, and supporting various cross-functional departments. As an ideal candidate, you should have an LLB degree with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and successful management of legal matters across the organization.,