Legal Counsel, Beijing, office based
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON. As a Legal Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal support to our organization, with a focus on contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders, negotiate agreements, and ensure legal compliance across all aspects of our business operations, contributing to the success and growth of ICON as a global leader in healthcare inNvation.
What you will be doing
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Providing legal guidance and support on regulatory compliance matters, including FDA regulations, healthcare laws, and data privacy requirements.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support business initiatives, identify legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate potential liabilities.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address legal issues, resolve disputes, and support strategic initiatives and projects.
Your profile
• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field; JD or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Prior experience in a legal role, with a focus on contracts, regulatory compliance, or healthcare law.
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory requirements, and industry standards relevant to the pharmaceutical or biotechNlogy sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to Nn-legal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to legal issues and challenges.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here
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Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.
We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
