SERB Pharmaceuticals

Legal Director EMEA F/H

SERB Pharmaceuticals  •  Paris, FR (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having The Right Culture Is As Important To Us As Having The Right Portfolio. We Are Guided By Our Four Values

  • We make patients our priority
  • We act with accountability and integrity
  • We work together as one team
  • We look for better ways forward

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

We are looking for a dynamic Legal Director EMEA to join our growing Legal & Compliance EMEA team and play a key role in supporting our international business operations.

Reporting to the VP Legal, Compliance & IP EMEA, DPO EMEA, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s commercial legal activities, corporate operational matters and legal operations, while coordinating the work of specialized legal counsels. The role plays a key part in ensuring efficient legal support to the business and strengthening the company’s legal processes.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial and Operational Legal Support

  • Oversee legal support for the company’s commercial activities
  • Supervise drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, including:
    • distribution agreements
    • supply agreements
    • logistics and transport agreements
    • commercial and services agreements
    • contracts relating to clinical trials
  • Provide strategic legal advice to Business and Operations teams

Corporate and Governance Support

  • Supervise corporate matters relating to group affiliates
  • Coordinate legal interactions with Finance and external accountants
  • Oversee KYC processes and corporate documentation
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of delegation of authority frameworks
  • Drafting of intercompany agreements

Litigation

  • Coordinate management of disputes and pre-litigation matters
  • Liaise with external counsel where required

Legal Operations

Lead the development and improvement of legal operations, including:

  • Contract lifecycle management (CLM)
  • Contract template standardization
  • Legal documentation management
  • Process optimization and performance monitoring

Management Responsibilities

The Legal Director will directly manage 2 FTEs.

Qualifications & Experience

Technical skills

• Strong negotiation and business partnering skills
• Ability to manage complex legal matters pragmatically
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary legal expertise

Education and experiences

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in business law in a pharmaceutical environment
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts
• Experience in an international business & cultural environment
• Previous experience managing or coordinating legal teams

Location

  • Located in our Paris office (Paris 8, Monceau) or in London

Serb Specialty Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.

SERB Pharmaceuticals

About SERB Pharmaceuticals

SERB is a global specialty pharmaceutical company with a growing portfolio of medicines for rare diseases, rare emergencies, and CBRN preparedness.

For over 30 years we have consistently supplied emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

SERB began in France as Société d’Études et de Recherches Biologiques (Company for Biologic Study and Research), but today our direct commercial presence spans US, Europe, and the Middle East. Healthcare providers in over 100 countries rely on us for a broad range of essential medicines delivered via healthcare systems, first responders, emergency preparedness agencies, and non-profit organisations. Our proven ability to acquire, develop, manufacture, launch and commercialize specialist medicines allows us to meet critical medical needs with urgency.

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

Improving patients’ quality of life and offering hope is what motivates and inspires us.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
1951
Website
serb.com
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