Legal Counsel M&A and Litigation Support - Pharmacosmos

Legal Counsel M&A and Litigation Support
Join our dynamic in-house legal team as we navigate complex cross-border legal challenges. We are a global pharmaceutical company focused on innovation and dedicated to improving patient outcomes. We are seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to assist with cross-border transactional and litigation support, i.e. managing processes and document production.

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Deadline

December 5, 2024

Department

Legal Office

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Role Summary
As a Legal Counsel specializing in transactional and litigation support, you will work closely with our in-house legal team and external counsel to support transactions and litigation efforts. Your main responsibilities will include coordinating transactions and litigation processes, document production, managing large volumes of documents, and ensuring compliance. This is not a senior role but requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual potentially a junior litigation or M&A transactional lawyer with exposure to cross-border transactions or litigation in Europe and the US and a desire to broaden their skill set in a supportive international environment. You will be operating from Holbæk, Denmark.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing document production for transactions and litigation, including coordinating and managing communication with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure accurate collection and timely production of relevant materials.
• Handle data management, virtual data room, e-discovery, document review, and oversee the use of e-discovery tools.
• Liaise with cross-functional departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Qualifications

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent degree from a recognized institution, with a preference for US, Danish or other European qualifications.
• 2-4 years of professional experience, ideally within complex cross border litigation or M&A transactions.
• Preferably with some previous exposure to production and discovery assistance, either directly or as part of a litigation, or an acquisition/due diligence context.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with document management/e-discovery tools is a plus.

Personality Traits

• Self-driven and proactive with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset, willing to work across time zones with external counsel.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to take on the challenges of a dynamic legal environment.

Why Join Us?
This is your chance to embark on an existing journey with Pharmacosmos and become part of an organization that seizes opportunities to drive innovation and growth. Fueled by rapid growth, and supported by over 650 employees, Pharmacosmos continues to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative company culture.

You will work with an experienced and supportive legal team that encourage professional development. You will have a great opportunity to gain exposure to US litigation and enhance your skill set in discovery and document production.

If you want to know more about this position you are welcome to contact General Counsel, Milena Jordanova Olsen at [email protected].

How to apply
Click on the link in the blue box at the top right.