About the Organization
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare leader committed to advancing healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes. The organization focuses on developing breakthrough treatments and innovative healthcare solutions across a broad range of therapeutic areas.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity
Position: Legal Counsel
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law from an accredited law school.
- Must be admitted to practice law in India.
- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification legal experience.
- Additional professional or academic legal qualifications will be an advantage.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Prior in-house legal experience with multinational corporations or leading Indian companies is preferred.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts & Business Advisory
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
- Supply Agreements
- Distribution Agreements
- Wholesaler Agreements
- Co-Marketing and Co-Promotion Agreements
- Product Licensing Agreements
- Clinical Trial Agreements
- Post-Marketing Survey Agreements
- Investigator-Initiated Study Agreements
- Donation Agreements
- Speaker Engagement Agreements
- Employment Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Provide strategic and operational legal support to business teams.
- Support acquisition, licensing, and new business development transactions through due diligence, negotiations, and documentation.
Compliance, Governance & Risk Management
- Identify and manage legal and governance risks across business operations.
- Develop policies, procedures, training programs, and compliance frameworks.
- Advise on applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes.
- Support adherence to:
- Code of Business Conduct
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
- Health Care Compliance requirements
- Health Care Business Integrity Guide
- Collaborate with Healthcare Compliance teams to ensure ethical business practices.
Intellectual Property & Brand Protection
- Coordinate with global IP teams on trademark and patent matters.
- Support brand protection initiatives.
- Advise on trademark enforcement, counterfeit prevention, grey market issues, copy clearance materials, and internet-related activities.
Litigation & Regulatory Matters
- Manage litigation initiated by and against the company across India and South Asia.
- Coordinate with external counsels and law firms.
- Support internal and external investigations.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry and provide updates to leadership.
Cross-Functional Legal Support
Provide legal advice and risk management support to:
- Human Resources
- Operations
- Quality
- Government Affairs
- Research & Development
- Supply Chain
- Sales
- Marketing
- Finance
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial contracting and negotiation abilities.
- Expertise in compliance management, corporate governance, and risk assessment.
- Experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
- Strategic thinking and business-oriented legal advisory skills.
- Ability to work effectively within matrixed multinational organizations.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Mode of Work
- Hybrid
- Location: Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Preferred Skills
- Analytical Reasoning
- Business Agility
- Commercial Laws
- Compliance Management
- Corporate Governance
- Litigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Negotiation
- Strategic Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Technical Credibility
Application Process
Interested candidates may apply through the LinkedIn job posting:
Apply Here
Important Note
This is a senior-level in-house counsel opportunity offering extensive exposure to commercial transactions, pharmaceutical regulations, compliance, intellectual property, litigation management, and strategic business advisory. The role is particularly suitable for experienced legal professionals seeking leadership-level responsibilities within a global healthcare and pharmaceutical organization.
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