Head of Legal, Life Science Industry, Milan

Head of Legal, Milan – Global Contract Research Organization (CRO)

Azienda : The employer is a well-established organization in the Life Science industry with a strong reputation for its innovative contributions to the sector.

Offerta : We are seeking an Head of Legal who will lead the Legal function and act as a strategic business partner at both operational and advisory levels.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Legal team, ensuring prioritization, quality and timely execution
• Provide legal guidance to business functions, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts and third-party agreements
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring effectiveness and compliance with internal policies
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors, optimizing costs and performance
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, ensuring proper implementation across the organization
• Ensure compliance with privacy/GDPR requirements and protection of intellectual property assets
• Support the management of complex legal matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the enhancement of legal processes, procedures and governance frameworks

Competenze ed esperienza

• Law Degree
• At least 5 years of experience on legal issues management in a company and/or in a law firm
• Fluent in English
• Planning and organizational skills
• Leadership and people management skills
• Result-oriented
• Team working oriented
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Completa l'offerta: Ottima opportunità di carriera.