Legal Counsel

PharmaACE is a growing Global Healthcare Consulting Firm, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Our expert teams of Business Analysts, based across the US, Canada, Europe, and India, provide Analytics and Business Solutions using our worldwide delivery models for a wide range of clients. Our clients include established, multinational BioPharma leaders and innovators, as well as entrepreneurial firms on the cutting edge of science. We have deep expertise in Forecasting, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Analytics, and the Analytics Center of Excellence Model. Our wealth of therapeutic area experience cuts across Oncology, Immuno- science, CNS, CV-Met, and Rare Diseases. We support our clients' needs in Primary Care, Specialty Care, and Hospital business units, and we have managed portfolios in the Biologics space, Branded Pharmaceuticals, Generics, APIs, Diagnostics, and Packaging & Delivery Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Legal Associate will be the one point of contact for all legal related matters.
• Evaluate legal risks and advise on strategic business initiatives.
• Provide legal advice and practical business insight to PharmaACE business in India on topics including, corporate matters, employment law issues, contracting, leases, and other commercial negotiations.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on team development and projects.
• Assess and mitigate risk for the corporation regarding compliance with Indian laws.
• Oversee all legal compliance matters required under applicable laws for PharmaACE India operations.
• Act as a source of advice and counsel to the PharmaACE leadership team in India.
• Advise and serve as an escalation point for various legal matters in PharmaACE India

Qualifications:

• Law Degree (LLB) from a top-tier university with a strong academic record; and certification in Corporate secretarial or post-graduation in labour law is preferable.
• 5+ years of relevant experience working for a multinational company along with supporting a global business is preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance activities and filings required under various state and central laws of India.
• Holding deep expertise in the employment laws of India is an added advantage.
• Strong team management skills.
• Strong English fluency both spoken and written.