Legal Counsel

Solvias seeks a Senior Legal Counsel for a 6-month fixed-term contract to deliver commercial, corporate, and compliance legal support within its international operations.

This temporary position requires an experienced legal professional to integrate quickly into a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on providing immediate, business-oriented legal assistance across commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters for the Solvias Group.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements, including master service, confidentiality, vendor, consulting, supply, quality, and licensing contracts.
• Advise sales and operational teams on contract reviews and associated risk assessments.
• Enhance contract templates and streamline approval workflows.
• Maintain contractual consistency and ensure alignment with internal risk standards.
• Provide daily legal guidance to internal stakeholders across different business units.
• Support cross-functional projects and international business activities.
• Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized advice when necessary.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining corporate compliance programs.
• Develop policies, training materials, and governance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, anti-bribery, trade, and corporate regulations.
• Participate in enterprise risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Support Human Resources with employment-related legal issues, including policies, contracts, investigations, and workforce matters.

Requirements

• Law degree (JD, LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Qualified to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of legal experience, with in-house exposure preferred.
• Proven experience in commercial contracting and general corporate legal matters.
• Strong understanding of international business operations and cross-border agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Nice to have

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO/CDMO, healthcare, or regulated services industries.
• Familiarity with data privacy and compliance matters, including GDPR.
• Experience supporting fast-growing or international organizations.
• Prior experience in temporary, interim, or project-based legal roles.
• Exposure to legal operations or legal process improvement initiatives.

About the company

Solvias operates as a fast-paced, international organization characterized by a dynamic and evolving work environment.

• Fast-paced international environment.
• Dynamic and evolving workplace culture.