(Senior) Legal Counsel, Global Commercial Legal Affairs

Legal
Are you looking to build your international legal career in a dynamic, business-oriented environment? Join our Global Commercial Legal Affairs team and support commercial activities across multiple jurisdictions while contributing to the future of legal services through digitalization, AI-enabled solutions, and simplification initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive legal professional with a passion for commercial law, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
We welcome applications from legal professionals at different stages of their careers. Whether you are looking to further develop your international commercial law expertise or already have extensive experience advising global businesses, we offer opportunity to grow and make an impact.

Main Responsibilities

As (Senior) Legal Counsel, you will play an important role in supporting our global commercial and procurement teams by providing practical legal guidance and contributing to key strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal support on global commercial and competition law matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including CDAs, supply and procurement, licensing, agency and distribution, and contract manufacturing agreements.
• Supporting the implementation and optimization of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, digitalization, AI-driven solutions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining standard contract templates and legal documentation.
• Supporting global commercial projects and advising cross-functional stakeholders on legal matters across multiple regions.
• Advising internal business partners on commercial legal issues and day-to-day business activities.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments affecting commercial and compliance matters.
• Assisting with legal disputes, external counsel coordination, legal training, and corporate governance initiatives.

What We Expect

We are looking for a motivated legal professional who enjoys working in an international environment and is eager to develop both legal expertise and business acumen.

You bring:

• A law degree or equivalent legal qualification; admission to practise law in at least one jurisdiction would be an advantage.Excellent written and spoken English.
• Relevant experience in a law firm and/or an international in-house legal environment:
• For the Legal Counsel counsel level: First relevant experience in a law firm and/or international in-house legal environment is an asset.
• For the Senior Legal Counsel level: Several years of relevant post-qualification experience, including substantial experience independently leading complex commercial negotiations and advising senior stakeholders.
• Strong interest and ideally demonstrated experience in international commercial law and cross-border legal work.
• Interest in legal technology, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), and AI-driven legal solutions.
• Well-organised, proactive, and solution‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide practical, business‑focused legal advice.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, competition law, intellectual property, licensing, or procurement law.
• Collaborative mindset, accountability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic international environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis.
• The position is based at our office in Kiefersfelden, Germany.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• „Nordic-style” culture – dynamic teamwork, good working atmosphere, flexibility, maintaining work‑life balance
• Opportunity to learn and develop
• Good team spirit and friendly colleagues
• Stable international company background
• Multinational working environment
• Home office opportunity

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation‑based, non‑beta‑lactam anti‑infectives, supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.
Recognised by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines, we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark, we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen, Denmark; Budapest, Hungary; and Taizhou, China, with R&D and commercial operations in seven additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti‑infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years, we are driven by purpose and progress.
With more than 1100 employees, our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas, curiosity, and initiative thrive, and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures, we provide real responsibility, freedom to explore, and support to grow. Together, we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people, but also the health of communities worldwide.
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