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Providing experienced legal advisory services to Janssen Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd in South Africa and handling company secretarial/corporate governance compliance in respect of the local board.
Regional responsibility supporting the business in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), In this respect, the candidate will be working in close coordination with the Legal Director of the broader cluster of NEMA, which includes SSA countries.
Providing strategic corporate counsel and efficient prevention or resolution of all legal issues relating to a wide range of legal fields, including corporate law, regulatory compliance, corporate and commercial transactions, special projects, contractual drafting and interpretation, trade law, employment, advertising, IP, and competition law. For example:
Draft, review, vet and negotiate a variety of contracts with third parties, ensuring alignment with policies and applicable laws.
Assess legal and commercial implications of contracts and advise on any risks that must be addressed and ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.
Deployment of policies and procedures that are aligned with business strategic imperatives.
Lead and co-ordinate various company activities and ensure compliance with company standards and corporate governance.
Advising on compliance with international anti-corruption regulation, in particular FCPA legislation, acting as the legal “touch-point” for these matters.
Collaborate with internal partners to assess legal risks and develop strategies to minimize them and resolve disputes efficiently.
Coordinate and run dispute resolution and litigations (working closely with external counsel as necessary).
Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting J&J 's operations and develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Conduct training sessions for employees on legal matters and compliance issues.
Successfully collaborate with and coordinate external legal counsels.
Actively participate in the external environment with key trade associations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Law Degree from a reputable institution.
Admitted Attorney with 7-10 years post-qualification experience.
Ability to provide support as in-house counsel in a sophisticated and sizeable organization and/ or as attorney in a law firm, where the candidate was used to being directly exposed to local and international clients.
Knowledge and experience of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Ability to be self-motivated, to work autonomously and effectively partner with various business partners and functions across all levels of the organization -effective time and management skills are important-.
Ability to deal well with ambiguity and demonstrate strong organizational, process and interpersonal skills (including a high degree of emotional intelligence and an ability to influence outcomes in a productive manner as necessary).
Strong technical legal ability and highly organized and detail oriented.
Litigation experience is preferable but not crucial.
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