Legal Counsel

• Location: Reading
• Hybrid working

About the job

Chase the Miracles of Science as Legal Counsel at Sanofi!

Are you a junior lawyer eager to build a career in the dynamic pharmaceutical industry? Join our supportive in-house legal team where you’ll learn, grow and make a real impact!

What you’ll learn & do:

• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare regulations and industry codes of practice
• Assess and advise on legal risks and opportunities in a business context
• Develop commercial awareness through direct collaboration with business partners
• Make connections with people and be part of an international legal network
• Build expertise in various legal areas under experienced guidance
• Grow your understanding of the healthcare industry

Why you’ll love working here:

• Training and support from an experienced in-house legal team
• Exposure to diverse projects and business areas
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive rewards package

Perfect for you if:

• You’re a qualified lawyer with an interest in healthcare
• You have strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• You’re eager to learn and develop
• You bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm

This role offers the perfect foundation for building a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry, with support and development opportunities at an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Assessing legal risks and opportunities associated with business activities and providing clear, consistent and timely legal advice on all matters arising from the Sanofi business operations in UK and Ireland
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and industry codes of practice
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial agreements
• Providing training and guidance to business teams on legal matters
• Supporting privacy and data protection compliance
• Supporting corporate governance and company secretarial matters
• Assisting with the management of litigation and disputes
• Embracing Sanofi’s Thoughtful Risk-Taking approach to make impactful decisions and seize opportunities while mastering risk

About you

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with valid practising certificate in England & Wales
• Minimum 2 years PQE (in-house or private practice)
• Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience is preferred
• Strong legal drafting skills and commercial contracts expertise
• Excellent interpersonal/client communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively in a team and openly share knowledge and information
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload / project management skills
• Dedication to upholding high ethical and compliance standards

Business Partnership Skills:

• Understanding of business acumen and importance of commercial context
• Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Capacity to anticipate business needs and provide legal solutions
• Ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
• Commercial mindset with focus on enabling business growth while ensuring legal compliance

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
• Join us in shaping the future of respiratory care and making a difference in the lives of patients across the NHS

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.

If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at diversity.recruitmentUKIE@sanofi.com. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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