ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.
With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
ICON is seeking a highly motivated Senior Legal Counsel to join our team, at our Global HQ in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading multinational headquartered in Ireland and to be part of a large, experienced in-house legal department supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts.
The Role
As Senior Legal Counsel your primary focus will be to provide legal support and guidance to Symphony Health. Symphony Health is an ICON plc company that provides powerful data, applications, analytics and consulting to help companies gain deep insights into the pharmaceutical market and patient health journey. We are looking for a legal counsel to join our collegial global legal team with an interest in learning about data.
ICON’s Legal team has been recognised by the GC Powerlist as one of the best in–house teams in Ireland. If you are legal counsel who thrives in a fast paced environment, has strong commercial contracts and commercial law experience and an ability to deliver practical, actionable solutions to business stakeholders, this could be the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities will include:
Advising on and negotiating a wide range of client and vendor/data acquisition commercial contracts (e.g. master and standalone services agreements, confidentiality agreements, data privacy agreements, work orders, change orders and licensing agreements)
Driving execution of these agreements in an efficient manner, partnering with internal stakeholders for input and support in such projects.
Advising internal stakeholders on a wide range of legal, corporate and compliance issues, disputes and any other legal matters that arise in the day to day operation of the business.
Managing various legal projects to completion in an efficient and effective manner and liaising with internal stakeholders in the business for input and support in such projects.
Managing and prioritizing workload in relation to timelines and client submissions.
Setting the standard for professional service at ICON, and delivering best practice in respect of risk management and service delivery for an in-house legal function.
Identifying inefficiencies in day-to-day operations and delivering on recommendations for process improvements.
Engaging and liaising with external counsel (managing and minimizing costs to the extent possible).
Undertaking other reasonably related duties (including administrative tasks) as may be assigned from time to time.
What you will need:
Flexible work hours to accommodate US business needs
Qualified as a lawyer with 3-5 years PQE
The ability to independently evaluate complex legal concepts/issues and to provide concise commercially focused solutions in simple language to the business.
A proven team player with demonstrated leadership, analytical and consultation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity.
An ability to work across varying levels of seniority.
Strong interpersonal, organization and time management skills.
A self-starter with the ability to work under their own initiative with a very strong work ethic.
The ability to work under pressure and/or tight timelines in a fluid/fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment
Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in data licensing, Privacy (date use and data security), intellectual property, commercial contracts/negotiating or work in life sciences environment.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.
