Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d)

​Professional  |  Permanent  |  Full-time  |  Hybrid​

Our Corporate Functions teams make sure everything at Grünenthal runs smoothly by bringing together people with a wide range of skills – from experts in finance, IT, HR, law and compliance through to business strategists and creative media minds. If you’re a great collaborator and a strong communicator, you’ll feel right at home here. Join our team and join forces with colleagues across our business to maximise our company’s positive impact on patients and their families.

What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Act as the primary legal advisor for all Partner Business matters, including commercial agreements and strategic alliances
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and risk management
• Draft, negotiate, and execute cross-border agreements (e.g., distribution, licensing, collaborations)
• Support partner-related projects such as due diligence, agreement structuring, and integration
• Develop templates, guidelines, and training materials tailored to the Partner Business environment
• Manage external international law firms when needed
• Contribute to the implementation of Grünenthal’s Partner Business strategy within a dynamic, international pharma context
• Be a trusted legal voice in cross-functional initiatives, helping shape the future of strategic partnerships

What you should bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• Experience as a qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and a solid track record in life sciences and commercial law
• Proven ability to advise on complex international transactions, especially strategic partnerships and licensing deals
• Strong project management and negotiation skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for senior stakeholders
• High level of engagement, ownership, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to build trust and collaborate across cultures in a global organization
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as German or Spanish are a plus
• A hands-on, “can-do” attitude with creativity and a strong sense of responsibility

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