ROLE SUMMARY

An excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the team, managing a variety of day to day legal matters autonomously, developing innovative solutions. The Assistant Corporate Counsel will support senior lawyers within the UK legal team, actively contributing to the successful strategy and culture of the UK Legal Team

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support the UK Legal team strategy and priorities,

- Support implementation of opportunities to innovate, refocus, develop or tailor the UK Legal team service taking account of business needs, financial constraints and industry developments 

- Advise on and draft/review/negotiate agreements, protecting Pfizer’s interests
- Advise on legal matters relating to products including launches and marketing campaigns, commercial offers, tenders and contracting
- Proactively identify, educate and inform internal clients about legal issues and changes to the legal environment in order to pre-empt risks and allow Pfizer to gain the maximum benefit from legal advice
 

Team development:

- Actively participate in UK legal team strategic priorities
- Share best practices across the UK legal team
- Support more senior UK legal team members on more complex projects from conception to implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed to practice law in the UK
• Some relevant PQE
• Experience in the UK pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Able to cultivate strong relationships, build credibility and successfully influence colleagues in a fast-paced business climate
• Highly organised and proactive; anticipates needs and able to prioritize quickly
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• The ability to effectively manage routine matters with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high level of initiative and strong orientation towards results
• Good negotiation skills

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

All applicants must have the relevant authorisation to live and work in the UK.

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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