Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts & Transactions

commercial contracts, transaction support, and M&A activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a diverse portfolio of contracts including commercial, supply chain, procurement, distribution, R&D, licensing, and partnerships.
• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle management ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and timely renewals.
• Provide legal advice on transactions and support M&A activities.
• Collaborate with internal business units and external advisors to align contracts with strategic business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Drive improvements in contract management processes utilizing legal tech and automation.

Skills & Experience:

• 10-15 years in contract law, commercial transactions, and M&A, preferably within Agrochemical, Life Sciences, or Health Sciences industries.
• Strong negotiation and risk assessment skills with deep knowledge of regulatory environments.
• Experience with contract management systems and cross-border agreements.
• Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LL.B/LL.M).

If you are ready to contribute your expertise in a challenging role driving commercial and transactional legal matters, we would love to hear from you.

Apply here or reach out to us at tanya@vahura.com