Legal Associate Manager

About the company: Biocon Biologics is a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, an innovation led global biopharmaceuticals company. Biocon Biologics is engaged in developing high quality, affordable biosimilars that can expand access to a cutting-edge class of therapies to patients globally. It is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated ‘pure play’ biosimilars organization in the world with a global footprint and aspires to transform patient lives through innovative and inclusive healthcare solutions.. Biocon Biologics believes that strong partnerships offer enormous opportunities to co-create the future of healthcare, building a patient ecosystem beyond the product, which can transform millions of lives. About the Function: The Global Legal team works as a strong strategic business and compliance partner for the organization enabling commercial transactions, business development, alliance partnerships, private equity and debt finance, general corporate advisory, strategic partnering, advising on key organizational initiatives, and ensuring legal, contractual, and statutory compliance from organization perspective. The role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging ever evolving environment with high potential for learning and growth as part of the global legal team. Key responsibilities of the Role:

1. Responsible for end to end closure of agreements from negotiating, vetting, reviewing, drafting, finalization, execution and closing including Confidentiality agreements/NDAs, term sheets, shareholder and subscription agreements, structured investments, amendments etc.
2. Responsible for contractual compliance under various investment and finance agreements.
3. Responsible for legal research and providing legal opinions in various matters pertaining to the business.
4. Liaising with various internal and external (including outside legal counsel) stakeholders to ensure timely closure of assignments including transactions, agreements, and other legal matters.
5. Strategizing and advising business teams and other stakeholders on various corporate legal issues.
6. Other responsibilities to provide legal support as may be determined by the manager from time to time.

1. 6-7 years of post-qualification experience as in house counsel (preferably in the Pharmaceutical, FMCG, or Manufacturing sector) or in law firms with focus on PE, debt, M&A, and general corporate matters.
2. BA LLB/BSL LLB &/or LLM from a reputed law school.
3. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry and strong hands-on experience dealing with FEMA rules and regulations, SEBI rules and regulations, company and contract law, IP and competition laws.
4. Strong research and analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
5. Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management/leaders.
6. Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player.
7. Sound legal and business understanding and judgement.
8. Effective project management, presentation and prioritisation skills.