Legal counsel

We Are Teva 

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together. 

About the Role

Teva Ukraine is seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel. This is a crucial role that involves developing and implementing innovative strategies to increase government awareness of our product portfolio and ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, Ukrainian legislation, and strong experience in managing government relations within regulated industries.

• Providing legal support to all company functions/departments and ensuring they are aligned with the company’s internal policies and rules priorities, business strategies, and local legal regulations. 
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and ensure the appropriate stakeholders are informed and appropriate actions are taken.
• Documenting legal processes and work output in legal knowledge management tools.
• Support wholesale distribution models, as well as pharmacy chains and terms of cooperation, marketing activities, marketing and promotion business models, patient assistance programs, sponsorship, interactions with HCP/НСО and other.
• Providing legal input and support to all relevant internal partners (including but not limiting to contract law, corporate law, labor law, tax, HR, IT, regulatory, commercial and marketing, pharma law etc.). 
• Providing legal advice and resolving appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends, legislation changes (marketing, tender, sales, commercial, regulatory, relationships with HCPs, martial law etc.). 
• Handling matters and litigation (legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti trust, debt collections).
• Reviewing and approve promotion materials (including promotions and advertisement, training documents, communications etc.).
•  Reviewing, coordinating and preparing different types of agreements, including, but not limited to supply agreement, marketing services agreements, lease agreements, service agreements etc.
• Provide regular legal training for employees.
• Represent Company during inspections, investigations and in litigation matters.
• Reports directly to the Head of Legal.

Your Skills and Experience

• University degree in law 
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian
• Minimum 5 years qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare/ pharmaceutical environment and/or FMCG 
• Proven ability to work independently and together with the team
• Proven track-record in negotiations, contract drafting and advisory
• Ability to learn new skills as well as the willingness to learn and following through on tasks.
• Highly collaborative and curious mentality with a “can do” approach 
• Ability to work hard and spend time well Main areas of expertise and competencies: pharma law, antitrust and competition, unfair competition, advertising law, civil and commercial law etc.
• This position is not eligible for military service exemption.

How We`ll Take Care of You

• Official employment and the stability of an international company with a recognized employer brand in Ukraine.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive package of work equipment (mobile phone, laptop, and other work tools in accordance with company policies).
• Annual salary review.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and additional company-provided days off.
• Comprehensive medical insurance (including coverage for family members) and life insurance.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities supported by an individual development plan.
• Modern tools and technologies, the opportunity to work with high-quality products, and adherence to the highest ethical standards in the industry.
• A collaborative team environment where both results and people matter.

Teva`s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.