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Legal Counsel

Reading, Royaume-Uni Regular Posté le   Oct. 01, 2025 Expire le   Oct. 15, 2025
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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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