Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts (Pharma Sector)

At Melza Recruiting, we are looking for a Legal Counsel with a strong background in international commercial contracts to join a legal team that plays a central role in the business decision-making process of a fast-evolving pharmaceutical company.

If you enjoy working close to the business, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and being part of cross-functional teams in a global context - this role is for you.

About the Role

You will act as the legal advisor to the Sales Team, with a strong focus on negotiating and drafting commercial agreements with international partners across EU, US, MENA, and APAC regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of complex international contracts, including but not limited to: license & supply agreements, tech transfer, co-development deals, assignment agreements, consulting, tenders, and other service contracts.
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to senior leadership on commercial and operational legal matters.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders in IP, Regulatory, R&D and Operations to provide legal input on cross-functional projects.
• Support supply chain teams on legal issues related to distribution, flow of goods, and compliance.
• Identify legal risks proactively and help implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and conduct internal legal trainings to improve contractual and legal awareness across the organization.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in private practice and/or in-house legal roles.
• Solid background in contract law / law of obligations, ideally with exposure to the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Proven track record negotiating international commercial contracts.
• Ability to work autonomously in a hands-on, business-facing role.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency both in English and Spanish is essential.

What's Offered

• Be part of a legal team that is truly embedded in the business, with exposure to top management and strategic projects.
• Competitive salary and additional company benefits.
• Permanent contract with full-time employment.
• Hybrid work model: 1 fixed remote day per week + 2 additional remote days per month (plus 1 extra week in summer).
• 29 working days of vacation per year.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, send me a message or apply directly. I'd love to share more details!