Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance

1 week ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Zentiva Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

Zentiva is a leading pharmaceutical company committed to delivering affordable and high-quality medicines to people across Europe and beyond. We are looking for a Legal Counsel specialized in Corporate Governance to join our dynamic Legal & Compliance team.

In this strategic role, you will be in charge of all corporate governance matters across Zentiva Group entities You will work closely with senior leadership, governance committees, and cross-functional teams to ensure our governance framework remains robust, compliant, and aligned with best practices.

In this role you will:

  • Provide legal guidance and expertise related to corporate governance matters of Zentiva Group entities and investor governance committees.
  • Develop and update corporate documents, governance policies, and procedures to reflect changes in regulations, best practices, and business needs.
  • Identify and assess legal and compliance risks, especially those related to corporate governance, and propose strategies to mitigate them.
  • Ensure governance aspects are considered during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and support restructuring and transformation projects with legal expertise.
  • Lead or contribute to special projects in the areas of legal, compliance, and sustainability

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Around 7 years of experience
  • Proven experience in corporate governance law, ideally within a multinational and regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of corporate structures, governance frameworks, and legal risk management.
  • Ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and provide clear, actionable advice to stakeholders.
  • High level of independence
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills in English.
  • A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Our Recruitment Process:

To be considered for this role, please apply in our Applicant tracking system and refrain from sending your CV via email. Upon the completion of sourcing (CV collection) period, all received application will be reviewed by our Recruitment experts and evaluated against the needs of the open role. Successful candidates will be contacted by our Recruiting experts for an initial screening interview during which further details about the selection process will be shared. Successful candidates will progress to interviews with line managers, while not selected candidates will be informed in a written form as soon as possible.

Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is an act @Zentiva

At Zentiva, we are a team of 5000 unique talents bonded together by our purpose to provide health and well-being for all generations. We strive daily to create a work culture where everyone feels appreciated, can be their true selves, and contribute to the best of their ability. Seeking for a balanced team across the company, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with various educational and industry experiences, cultural or ethnical backgrounds, and different life experiences or abilities, regardless of their religious or philosophical beliefs or whomever they choose to love.

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