Legal Counsel
Manchester, GB
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas: AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations), RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and CARE (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).
We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes transparent ethical behavior at all levels.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Chiesi UK
Chiesi UK is the number one affiliate of the Chiesi Group and works on important therapy areas, such as neonatology, organ transplantation and rare diseases, alongside our treatments for respiratory conditions. We are proud to be a B Corp™ company, committed to using business as a force for good and always pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the best outcomes for our people, patients and communities.
Our shared values of integrity, trust and innovation help us build authentic and transparent relationships, with the focus always remaining on the patient. Further, we pride ourselves on inclusivity and appreciate everyone’s unique talents, always encouraging people to share their perspectives and ideas.
What we offer
At Chiesi, we offer a work environment where individuals can reach their full potential and build meaningful careers. We are committed to our people and in April we were thrilled to be recognised as one of the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™. This award coming on the back of being certified as a UK and European Top Employer for nine consecutive years. Our people are our greatest asset and we celebrate that “Everyone of us is different. Everyone of us is Chiesi.” We continuously strive to enrich our employees personal and professional lives through our competitive benefits, services and programmes.
Who we are looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance team, based in our Head Office in Manchester.
At Chiesi it is our people who are at the heart of what we do and achieve. A proud family business we are a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work in the UK.
We offer a great benefits package including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies, careers leave, flexible smart working/hybrid working, pension, private medical and dental cover, 25 days leave (plus well being days), competitive salary, and an annual bonus scheme.
Take a look below for further information and how to apply.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Purpose
As a key member of the Legal & Compliance Business Unit, you will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice and support across a broad range of business activities, ensuring the company operates in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, the Corporate Code of Ethics, and internal policies and procedures. This is a hands-on, business-facing role that offers an excellent opportunity for development, including potential line management responsibilities, depending on experience and growth within the role.
Profile
• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), ideally with in-house experience in a commercial or highly regulated environment (experience in the life sciences/pharma sector is a plus).
• Solid understanding and experience in commercial contract law and data protection compliance.
• A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and build effective working relationships across the business.
• Commercially aware, with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to legal problem solving.
• Comfortable working independently on routine matters and escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Interest in professional development and line management experience, or potential to take on people management responsibilities over time.
• Knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and UK pharmaceutical regulations is desirable but not essential.
Main Responsibilities
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including supply chain, third party procurement, sponsorship and clinical trial agreements, working closely with the Procurement function as needed.
• Provide support on UK and EU data protection matters, including advising on data privacy risks and helping to maintain compliance frameworks.
• Advise on matters relating to the ABPI Code of Practice and relevant pharmaceutical regulations, particularly around marketing, promotional activities, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across commercial, medical, regulatory, HR, and other business functions to deliver timely and effective legal support.
• Assist in the delivery of training sessions on legal and compliance topics and contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, templates and precedent documents.
• Manage one direct report in all aspects of their legal work and development, and contribute to the development of the team as a whole, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Assist in the creation and delivery of training sessions on legal and compliance topics and contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, templates and precedent documents
• Support internal and external audits and investigations as required and help communicate findings/recommendations/key learnings and identifying potential improvements or change
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks to safeguard the organisation's interests
• Assist Legal & Compliance Senior Director as required on various topics (including, for example, data protection, competition and anti-bribery and corruption law).
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date legal records and documentation and bring forward innovative ideas for efficiency and best practice for the department.
• Comply with the Company Code of Conduct
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, ad hoc project work may be given as part of annual objectives and a structured development programme based on an individual’s training needs.
Education
• UK-qualified Solicitor
Chiesi UK is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality through a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants fairly and equally. Chiesi UK will take all reasonable steps to employ, train and promote employees on the basis of the evidence of competencies required, individual merit and qualifications without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability. We will also take all reasonable steps to provide a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity and that is free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation based upon an employee's race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.
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