Eva Pharma

Produces affordable medicines for global access

Senior Contracts Lawyer - Investment & Legal Affairs

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGiza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, EgyptNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.
Three to five years of professional experience drafting, reviewing, and managing diverse types of contracts.
Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills for risk assessment.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Advanced proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate supply, distribution, licensing, partnership, technology transfer, know-how, service, and other agreements to ensure alignment with company policies and applicable laws.
Provide guidance on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation for local and international transactions.
Support cross-functional teams on contract-related matters and promote understanding of and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
Ensure contracts comply with international laws and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
Maintain records and a centralized database for contracts and amendments.
Lead contract lifecycle management and implement best practices to improve process efficiency.
Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies to resolve complex contractual issues when needed.
Provide legal opinions and views on business matters to stakeholders.
Coordinate agreement inputs between departments to conclude agreements efficiently and in line with business needs.
Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines for agreements and update them according to business needs.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree is a plus.
Knowledge of laws and regulations, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.
Additional languages.

Senior Contracts Lawyer

Eva Pharma · Giza, Egypt · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-14

Workplace: on_site

Department: Investment & Legal Affairs

Description

Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for Health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Lawyer to join our legal team. This role is essential in ensuring that all contractual agreements align with the company’s objectives and comply with legal standards.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing various contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts (including supply, distribution, licensing, partnership, technology transfer, know-how, and service agreements, etc.) to ensure alignment with company policies and applicable laws.
Provide expert guidance on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation for local and international transactions.
Support cross-functional teams in contract-related matters, ensuring understanding and adherence to terms and conditions.
Ensure contracts comply with international laws and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
Maintain records and a centralized database for all contracts and amendments.
Lead contract lifecycle management and implement best practices to enhance process efficiency.
Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies when needed to resolve complex contractual issues.
Provide Legal opinions and views on business matters needed by stakeholders.
Coordinate between departments in relation to agreements input to ensure efficiency of concluding agreements in line with business needs.
Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines in relation to agreements and update same according to business needs.

Requirements

LLB (Master’s is a plus).
3-5 years’ professional experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing diverse types of contracts.
Strong knowledge of laws and regulations, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector is a plus.
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills for risk assessment.
Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
Advanced proficiency in contract management software and MS Office.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

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About the Company

Eva Pharma

Produces affordable medicines for global access

EVA Pharma develops and manufactures affordable medicines for global markets, focusing on 12 therapeutic areas such as anti-infectives, metabolic health, oncology, and pediatrics. It operates four manufacturing facilities with a 5,000-strong team and produces over one million healthcare products daily. The company runs two regional research centers that use AI-driven prediction and mRNA R&D to develop biological products and first-of-its-kind capabilities in the Middle East and Africa. EVA Pharma distributes its products to more than 60 countries and seeks to expand access to high-quality medicines worldwide. Its differentiation comes from its scale, regional R&D capabilities, and commitment to sustainable access, aiming to meet pressing, unmet disease needs with reliable supply.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Al Sharikat, Egypt
Founded: 1997

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