Legal Counsel, Seqirus APAC

Come join a company that tackles fascinating problems and find solutions to complex challenges. With deep expertise in influenza science, our team works on cutting-edge research, pioneering technologies to optimise the manufacturing process and improve the effectiveness of influenza vaccines. We operate as one integrated global organisation, drawing together expert staff from different countries to collaborate. Together, we are working on the front line to protect communities from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. When you join Seqirus, you join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. It's a feeling of possibility, creativity, and purpose that inspires us every day.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established Global Seqirus legal team as the Legal Counsel, APAC. Reporting through to the Seqirus Associate General Counsel, APAC you will be responsible for supporting the region, by prioritising and delivering expert legal support and partnering with internal stakeholders to achieve strategic business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Legal lead support for preparing, negotiating and finalising standard form contracting for the APAC region and forming part of the network of counsels supporting this activity globally for Seqirus. The role acts as the primary regional interface between the other counsels supporting standard form contracts, other regional lawyers, and business stakeholders, ensuring consistent, high-quality, efficient, and user-focused contracting support across the region and Seqirus business.
• Support enterprise initiatives such as template generation and harmonisation, process optimisation and contracting innovation promoting good contracting practices.
• Provide general legal advice and counsel to clients in the APAC region including commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory and Procurement with a particular focus on supporting the manufacturing operations of the Tullamarine manufacturing facility.
• Provide legal advice on certain employment law matters and management of employment law matters (in association with the Associate General Counsel).
• Work with our Company Secretary and Corporate Governance team and Associate General Counsel to support certain subsidiary management activities.
• Provide solutions and pragmatic legal advice on a range of legal issues including contract interpretation, and compliance with laws and regulations, including those applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Provide support and work with the Seqirus Compliance Team to advance compliance related activities and initiatives in APAC.
• Advise the business on challenges and disputes with third parties and provide advice on management of such issues and disputes.

• Bachelor of laws degree or J.D. or equivalent foreign degree.
• Admission to legal practise in Australia (unrestricted practicing certificate).
• 2-4 years' experience in a similar legal role, law firm or in-house position.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to prioritise work.
• Strong business acumen and judgement.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a broader team.
• Ability to work in a cross functional, cross cultural and matrixed environment.