Legal Manager

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Legal Manager will serve as a key legal and compliance business partner supporting the company's clinical, R&D and operational activities across China and the United States.汇报法务负责人,作为核心法务业务伙伴,为公司美国临床、中国研发以及中美两地日常运营提供法律与合规支持。
  • 国际化创新生物科技平台,获得知名产业资本及知名投资机构支持
  • 同时覆盖美国临床、中国研发及跨境运营法务工作,业务范围广、成长速度快

About Our Client

Our client is a venture-backed, globally oriented biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies for metabolic and other serious diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Founded by a team of experienced drug discovery and development lea/d/ers, the company is supported by reputable international healthcare investors and strategic industry partners. With operations spanning China and the United States, the company is advancing multiple clinical-stage programs and continues to strengthen its global footprint while preparing for future capital market opportunities.

客户是一家具有国际化布局的创新生物科技企业,专注于重大疾病领域创新疗法的研发。公司由经验丰富的医药研发团队创立,获得全球知名医疗健康投资机构及产业资本支持,拥有多项处于临床阶段的创新研发项目。公司业务覆盖中国及美国市场,在持续推进全球化发展的同时,积极布局未来资本市场机会。

Job Description

  • Provide day-to-day legal support for the company's U.S. clinical development activities and related business operations.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including clinical trial agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, vendor contracts and other commercial contracts.
  • Support legal matters arising from China-based R&D activities, research collaborations and external partnerships.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory and compliance risks as/sociated with business operations and development programs.
  • As/sist with the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
  • Support cross-border business activities and coordinate with external counsel in China, the United States and other jurisdictions when necessary.
  • Participate in legal due diligence, strategic projects, financing activities and other corporate initiatives as required.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to support the company's continued growth and international expansion.
  • 为公司美国临床开发项目及相关业务运营提供日常法律支持。
  • 起草、审核及谈判各类合同,包括临床试验协议、服务协议、咨询协议、供应商合同及其他商业合同。
  • 为中国研发活动、科研合作项目及外部合作事项提供法律支持。
  • 就公司运营及研发项目涉及的法律、监管及合规风险向内部业务团队提供专业建议。
  • 协助建立、完善并落实公司内部合规制度、政策及流程体系。
  • 支持跨境业务项目开展,并根据需要协调中国、美国及其他司法辖区外部律师事务所的工作。
  • 参与法律尽职调查、融资项目、战略合作及其他公司层面项目。
  • 以业务导向方式提供法律意见,支持公司持续发展及国际化布局。

The Successful Applicant

  • 3-5 years of legal experience gained from a reputable law firm and/or multinational pharmaceutical, healthcare or biotechnology company.
  • Strong academic credentials, preferably with a J.D., LL.M. or equivalent degree from a reputable U.S. law school.
  • Prior experience advising pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or life sciences clients.
  • Experience within the Life Sciences, Healthcare or Pharmaceutical practice group of a reputable law firm is highly preferred.
  • Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills, with the ability to independently draft, negotiate and review legal documents in English.
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation and risk as/sessment capabilities.
  • Commercially minded, proactive and able to work effectively in a fast-growing and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Experience with clinical trials, R&D collaborations, compliance, healthcare regulations or cross-border legal matters is a plus.
  • 具备3-5年法律相关工作经验,来自知名律师事务所或跨国医药、医疗健康、生物科技企业。
  • 具备优秀的法律教育背景,优先考虑拥有美国知名法学院J.D.、LL.M.或同等学历的候选人。
  • 曾为医药、生命科学、医疗健康或生物科技领域客户提供法律服务。
  • 具有红圈律师事务所生命科学、医疗健康或医药行业相关业务组经验者优先。
  • 中英文听说读写流利,能够独立使用英文起草、审核及谈判法律文件。
  • 具备扎实的合同起草、商业谈判及法律风险识别能力。
  • 具备较强的商业意识、沟通能力及业务合作能力,能够适应快速发展的国际化环境。
  • 具有临床试验、研发合作、合规管理、医疗监管或跨境法律事务经验者优先考虑。

What's on Offer

Well-capitalized global biotech platform backed by highly reputable healthcare investors and industry partners.

Rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to U.S. clinical development, China R&D and cross-border legal matters within one position.

Contact
Angela Yang
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076592
Phone number
+8621 6062 3046

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Attorney - In-house
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Angela Yang
Consultant phone
+8621 6062 3046
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076592

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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