Senior Legal Counsel, Life Sciences

Company : Interim Legal

Job Description - Senior Legal Counsel, Life Sciences

	TITLE	Senior Legal Counsel, Legal & Compliance
	START DATE	Immediate
	DURATION	3 – 4 months, with the possibility of extension
	UTILIZATION	100%
	LOCATION(S)	Lausanne, Switzerland (Hybrid)
	AREA	Legal & Compliance

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a global biopharmaceutical company in Switzerland. The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Executive Legal Director and will be responsible for overseeing contract management, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and supporting business operations in an international environment. Fluency in English is essential for this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Structure, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across the organization

Develop, standardize, and improve contract templates and playbooks

Manage the full contract lifecycle, including oversight of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system

Lead and coordinate compliance initiatives, including public company requirements, data protection, cybersecurity, ESG reporting, and healthcare regulatory obligations

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for various stages of clinical development, including clinical trial agreements, Contract Research Organization agreements, and other trial-related documents

Negotiate agreements with third parties, such as research organizations

Contribute to and lead cross-functional corporate projects as required

YOUR PROFILE

Master’s degree in law

Minimum 5 years in a legal and compliance role within an international and fast-paced environment, ideally in the life sciences industry.

Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, regulatory frameworks, and risk management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with a hands-on approach

Comfortable working independently in an international environment

Fluent in English

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via our Careers portal, including a resume. Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who are based in Switzerland, with a valid Swiss work permit. For any queries, please reach out to [email protected]

ABOUT INTERIM LEGAL

Interim Legal is a trusted Alternative Legal Services Provider (ALSP) based in Zurich, Switzerland. We help legal departments modernize their operating model while keeping the human element at its center. Specializing in various practice areas, our solutions encompass commercial and corporate law, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, technology, and compliance.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A workplace that champions diversity and inclusivity

Opportunities for continuous growth

Exposure to a network of legal & compliance professionals and thought leaders in the legal industry

A competitive salary range that reflects your experience and Swiss market standards

Interim Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We believe in nurturing talent and are committed to the professional success of our team members.

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