Legal Counsel - International (M&A)

Legal Counsel - International (Mergers & Acquisitions)

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – International to join its global legal team and support the in-house legal function across regulated markets including the USA, Europe, and Canada. The role provides strategic transactional legal support (such as M&A and licensing arrangements) as well as enablement support to the business, inclusive of the pharmaceutical science and medical organizations.

This is a Hyderabad, India based role. At-facility requirement: work from office five days a week, 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm IST, to enable overlap with US and EU stakeholders.

Primary Areas of Support

• Global transactional activities including M&A – product / facility acquisitions, share purchase arrangements, divestments, licensing arrangements and other corporate development activities.
• General legal support to the in-house pharmaceutical science and medical organisations.
• Contractual review, research and other advisory support for agreements underpinning the activities above.
• Ad-hoc legal projects as assigned by global legal leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional & Other Legal Support

• Assist in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, licensing and divestments.
• Review and organize documents for data rooms and prepare the reports required for transactions.
• Draft and review contracts and legal documents related to corporate development, scientific and medical work.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure smooth execution of transactions, research and other legal advice required.
• Carry out all or any activities ancillary to the above.

Contract Review & Advisory

• Review and provide feedback on asset (product) purchase agreements.
• Review and provide feedback on share / stock purchase agreements.
• Review and provide feedback on in-licensing and out-licensing agreements.
• Ensure legal risk mitigation and alignment with business objectives.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with external law firms (as needed), consultants and internal teams across geographies.
• Provide timely legal support and reporting, maintaining high standards of communication and confidentiality.

Ad-hoc Projects

• Support various legal initiatives and projects as assigned by the global legal leadership.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• LLB from a reputed university.

Experience

• 5–9 years of relevant experience in transactional legal work.
• Prior experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in a multinational organisation.
• Strong understanding of regulated markets (such as the USA, EU and Canada).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic signature programmes and contract management platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively in a global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in science and medical matters within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions spanning the USA, EU and Canada.
• Hands-on experience with electronic signature tools (e.g. DocuSign) and contract lifecycle management platforms (e.g. Ironclad).
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory frameworks.