Corporate Counsel(Manager/Sr. Manager)
Join Mirum Pharmaceuticals as a Corporate Counsel to support international legal functions in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Corporate Counsel at Mirum Pharmaceuticals will engage in a variety of legal tasks, including drafting and reviewing contracts and ensuring compliance with EU regulations across multiple departments. The position requires a strong background in commercial law, particularly within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors, along with at least five years of relevant experience. This role is well-suited for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-growth environment and possesses excellent communication skills. Mirum emphasizes a culture of care and creativity, making it an appealing workplace for those who align with these values.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Mirum Pharmaceuticals's career page.
- Mirum Pharmaceuticals has 81 other open roles including Senior Director, IT - G&A, Regional Account Manager, North Spain - Hepatology, Therapeutic Account Manager, Liver - Detroit.
Quick facts
- Is the Corporate Counsel(Manager/Sr. Manager) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Mirum Pharmaceuticals expects some on-site time in Zug/Basel.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Corporate Counsel(Manager/Sr. Manager) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Mirum Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this position in Zug/Basel.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Mirum Pharmaceuticals targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Corporate Counsel(Manager/Sr. Manager) role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals.
From the original posting
MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Counsel will serve as strategic partner to the International Team. This position reports to the Senior Director, EU Legal Counsel. This position will support all international functions (Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Compliance…) in day by day activities. Responsibilities will span a wide range of duties ensuring that the company operates in accordance with all EU specific and related international legal and compliance requirements. The focus will be to draft and review a broad range of agreements, support Senior Director, EU Legal Counsel in general corporate and administrative legal matters, including distribution/ license agreements, commercial promotion and advertising, clinical trial compliance, labor and employment matters, privacy compliance, incident management and response.
This position requires an onsite presence in Zug or Basel office, offering the opportunity to be deeply integrated into Mirum’s thriving company culture (remote working allowed according to Mirum policy and to be defined with the reporting manager).
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal and Contract Oversight and Strategy
- Support in drafting and review of agreements: Review and advise on all EU contracts that might apply to a commercial pharmaceutical company (including, non disclosure agreements, service agreements, clinical trial agreements, consultancy agreements).
- Metadata Management & Reporting: Utilizing systems to track expiry/renewal dates, manage risk thresholds, and build reporting dashboards.
- Implementation & Optimization: Assisting in the rollout of CLM platforms (like Salesforce, DocuSign CLM, Agiloft, or Sirion) across cross-functional departments
- Archive Management
- Compliance & Governance: Help ensure company maintain appropriate EU corporate organizational requirements and support adherence to local and international commercial and promotional regulations.
- Client & Team Communication: Summarize findings, relay progress to EU Legal Counsel, and help translate complex legal concepts for business units
- Supporting documentation: Support EU Mirum affiliates, partners, and personnel in participating in public tenders and dealing with Regulatory Authorities across the EU and similar territories.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education /Experience:
- Law degree from accredited EU law school.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience (in an “in-house” role or as counsel with a multi-country law firm
- Experience in a commercial stage pharmaceutical company or life sciences industry preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of commercial, promotion, pricing, and life-science specific laws and standards
- Knowledge of global compliance and data privacy laws and standards,
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex legal issues clearly.
- A desire to be part of a high-growth, transformational company.
- Proven track record of success in building and supporting high-performing teams and solid managerial experience at the executive level.
- English mandatory. German will be a big plus (Italian, French, Spain will be considered)
- Any other EU language can be an advantage
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