Legal Counsel Compliance (m/f/d)

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We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,500 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success : room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.

To strengthen our NextPharma team at one of our locations (100% remote possible), we are currently looking for a :

Legal Counsel Compliance (m / f / d)

Weekly working hours : 20-40 hrs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and Maintainance of a structured Compliance Program, including risk management, internal controls, internal revision and training
• Development of Policy Management Processes
• Control and management of Whistleblowing system and strengthen other reporting processes
• Prepare compliance reports, analysis and documentation for stakeholders
• Promote compliance awareness and knowledge via training and communication
• Execute controls and reporting (e.G. KYC and internal audits)
• Coordinate legal change management (monitoring legislation processes)
• Assist with governance documentation, audits and data privacy tasks
• Support legal team with contract reviews (commercial, development and governance related)
• Reporting to Global Head of Legal

Requirements

• Degree in law (e.g. First State Examination, LL.M. or Business Law)
• 3+ years experience and track records in compliance and legal or related fields
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (Supply Chain & Transparency Act(s) in EU, CSRD, Global Trade Sanctions regime, DataPrivacy)
• Track records in global trade compliance (customs, sanctions) is advantageous
• Organizational talent and established project management skills
• Ability to work self-organized in line with companies’ priorities
• Excellent communication skills and ability for cross-functional teamwork and experience in management of a variety of stakeholders
• Fluent in English, German is advantageous