Senior Legal Counsel, Enterprise Contract Management and Risk

Perrigo Company Plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health and wellness leader is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to oversee contract management and negotiation processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified attorney with 10+ years of experience, possessing strong leadership and analytical skills. This role requires extensive knowledge in creating contract playbooks and advising on contract matters within regulated industries. The position supports a hybrid working approach, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Flexibility to work from home

Qualifications

• Qualified and licensed attorney with 10+ years of experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Expertise in creating and managing contract playbooks and training programs.
• Experience advising on contract matters in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of contract drafting and negotiation.
• Create and manage contract playbooks and training programs.
• Analyze enterprise contract and operational risks.
• Provide legal support and risk assessment on complex contract-related matters.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation expertise

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technology acumen

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, Enterprise Contract Management and Risk

Location: Dublin, IE, D02 TY74

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

In this position, you will report directly to Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and will provide comprehensive legal support with a focus on overseeing the end-to-end management of all contract processes, drafting, and negotiation within the enterprise, encompassing both procurement and sales agreements.

You will be responsible for creating, managing, and deploying contract playbooks, clause libraries, and trainings across the organization and supporting the Legal & Governance function in its contracting needs. You will also oversee the lawyers in the contract team, ensuring best processes and practices.

The candidate selected to fill this role will be based at our Dublin or Warsaw offices.

Scope of the Role

• Oversee the end-to-end management of all contract drafting and negotiation within the enterprise, including both procurement and sales contracts.
• Create, manage, and deploy contract playbooks, clause libraries, and training programs across the organization to ensure consistency and efficiency in contract management.
• Continually analyze and assess enterprise integrated contract and operational risks.
• Provide legal support, counsel, and risk assessment on complex contract-related matters, ensuring all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in global contract law and compliance regulations, and work with business units to address these developments.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to evaluate the company’s activities, policies, practices, and transactions to safeguard the company’s legal and business interests.
• Provide legal support for critical business development, mergers and acquisitions, and other initiatives, particularly in the areas of contract due diligence and advice.
• Assist the litigation department in managing, monitoring, and advising on any contract-related disputes or claims made, including the management of external counsel as needed.
• Collaborate with the contracts teams to prepare/review proposed contracts and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests.
• Collaborate with Legal Operations to implement and manage contracting technology.

Experience Required

• A qualified and licensed attorney. You will typically have 10+ years of experience in contract management and negotiation.
• The key experience sought is expertise in creating, managing, and implementing contract playbooks, clause libraries, and training programs.
• Strong ability to analyze and ingrain technology solutions into processes - strong technology acumen.
• People Management -Experience managing lawyers in a global organization.
• Broad experience as a legal advisor to a global business in an in-house corporate legal department.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience advising on contract matters in regulated industries, preferably in selfcare or consumer goods.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits. We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Hybrid Working Approach. We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.