Kyowa Kirin

Global specialty pharma focused on antibodies

Legal & Compliance Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in Law, ideally with a healthcare or life sciences specialization, is required.
At least 5 years of experience in a legal and compliance role is required.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, transparency requirements, anti-corruption laws, and the General Data Protection Regulation is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
Provide day-to-day legal guidance to employees.
Support General Data Protection Regulation and data privacy compliance activities.
Drive transparency, anti-gift, and anti-corruption compliance programs.
Develop and update policies, procedures, and training materials.
Deliver compliance training and raise awareness across the business.
Support legal and compliance activities for France, the Netherlands, and the wider BeNeLux region.
Monitor regulatory developments and advise on compliance requirements.

Overview

Legal & Compliance Counsel

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

Courbevoie – France

WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.

LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.

Job Purpose

As a Legal & Compliance Counsel, you will provide practical legal advice, support compliance initiatives, and help ensure the company operates in line with healthcare regulations and industry standards. You will work closely with the Legal & Compliance Director and business stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
Provide day-to-day legal guidance to employees.
Support GDPR and data privacy compliance activities.
Drive transparency, anti-gift, and anti-corruption compliance programs.
Develop and update policies, procedures, and training materials.
Deliver compliance training and raise awareness across the business.
Support legal and compliance activities for France, the Netherlands, and the wider BeNeLux region.
Monitor regulatory developments and advise on compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

Master's degree in Law, ideally with a healthcare or life sciences specialization.
At least 5 years' experience in a legal and compliance role.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, transparency requirements, anti-corruption laws, and GDPR.
Fluent in English, written and spoken.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

About the Company

Kyowa Kirin

Global specialty pharma focused on antibodies

1) What does this company do? Kyowa Kirin develops specialty pharmaceutical drugs with a focus on nephrology, oncology, and immunology, built on a foundation of fermentation technology and antibody science. 2) How does this company's product(s) work? It uses fermentation-derived biology and antibody-based approaches to create therapies that target kidney disease, cancer, and immune-related conditions, delivered as approved medicines after research, development, and clinical testing. 3) How is this company different from its competitors? It blends deep fermentation and microbiology expertise with antibody technology from its history, plus a global specialty-drug focus, resulting from a merger of Kyowa Hakko Kogyo and Kirin Pharma that combined fermentation know-how with pharmaceutical resources. 4) What is this company's goal? To develop and commercialize innovative treatments that address unmet medical needs in nephrology, oncology, and immunology on a global scale.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1885

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