Legal Counsel Allergan Aesthetics (all genders)

At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit https://global.allerganaesthetics.com/. Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn.
Allergan Aesthetics | An AbbVie Company

• Draft, align, negotiate and finalize a various range of service, collaboration and general commercial contracts with a large monetary volume and/or potential legal risk exposure including but not limited to the supply marketing and commercialization of AA products
• External counsels management including quality assurance, budget considerations and fee negotiations
• Actionable advice on commercial policies for the interaction with a large and diverse group of customers  with a focus on European and German, Alpine, Poland and CEBA competition law
• Assist with the local implementation of mergers, acquisition and following company integration projects
• Monitor, anticipate and report changes to the applicable legislation that are of direct or indirect interest to the organization
• Lead and manage litigation matters to defend and support the AA business on commercial claims and disputes with competitors and/or other third parties, with specific regards to the advertising and promotion of medical devices and prescription pharmaceuticals
• Perform secondary IP work, in coordination with Corporate IP Department and International/Global dedicated expert teams
• Regularly provide reports on legal matters to International Legal Department and as required attends international Legal meetings and other initiatives
• racking and reporting of local legal budget in the respective countries, including external counsel spend
• Serve as an active member of the AA Leadership Team in Germany, Alpine, Poland and CEBA and potentially other countries, providing thought leadership on legal risk and report on relevant legislative developments with pragmatic solutions to complex and yet unexplored business situations.

• Experience in Medical Aesthetics industry acting as in-house counsel and member of the local leadership team
• Proven track record of several years of legal practice, including pragmatic business support in a complex and competitive business environment, preferably in in a consumer-facing pharma and/or medical device business
• Extensive knowledge of Antitrust Law and legal concepts
• Requires ability to take complex business situations and develop solutions to ensure compliant business activities
• Hands-on attitude
• Ability to work cross-functionally & cross-border and manage complexity is a must
• Structured and process oriented, business-minded
• Endorses and acts according to AA values and leadership behaviours
• Ability to identify and address issues proactively in a timely manner
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, fluent in German and English (written and oral)

Our contribution to you:

• A varied field of activity where you can really make a difference
• An open corporate culture
• An attractive salary
• Intensive induction training by a mentor
• Flexible working time models for a healthy work-life balance
• Company health management with comprehensive health and sports programs
• Company social benefits
• Diverse career options in an internationally positioned company
• Attractive development opportunities at a high level
• A strong international network
• Bring a breath of fresh air to our team - and your career

At AbbVie, you will find a workplace where your individual commitment counts so that we can achieve great things together. Join us and grow with us - and always go beyond yourself!

Does this sound like the perfect career opportunity for you? Then we look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV - we would be happy to discuss everything else in person.

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