Associate Director Legal Counsel TAPI AMERICAS

Company Description

At TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide.

Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

Job Description

• Provide legal counsel on variety of issues including transactional matters, legal compliance and corporate record keeping. The position will serve a broad spectrum of business units and functional areas, including Sales and marketing, manufacture & supply, research & development, information technology, finance, distribution and sourcing.
• Draft, negotiate and review contracts, including supply & distribution agreements, research and development agreements, licensing agreements in support of product development, technology service agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements and other business and legal documents.
• Advise management of potential risks in contractual, financial and legal areas and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal support to corporate governance matters, such are convening Board meetings and General Meetings, preparing agenda and minutes, finalizing meeting related documents and completing pre and post meeting formalities for TAPI legal entities in US, Brazil and Mexico.
• Assure compliance with international, federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to the company’s operations and activities.
• Assist in implementing, improving and reviewing legal processes and procedures.
• Address internal or external legal issues and recommend solutions/best practices
• Instruct and manage external law firms and counsels for ongoing litigation– ensuring adherence with cost management principles at all times.
• Assist in planning, and manage the legal budget for all legal activities under responsibility, so that it is used as effectively as possible to create the best possible outcome for the company.
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in Law JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law under the NY or NG Bar
• Commercial lawyer with at least 6 years of experience with business operations (law firm Associate or In-house lawyer)
• Solid commercial and contract law experience and familiarity with litigations.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, medical devices or healthcare company is an advantage
• Knowledge and experience with Employee law related issue will be an added advantage.
• Excellent negotiating and drafting skills
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and advise at all levels within the business, as well as in international community
• Well organized and self-disciplined with good planning skills
• Good sense of prioritization and understanding the main points
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to work in a team and have good judgement
  
  

Additional Information

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon!