Legal and Compliance Partner - Anglophone West Africa Network at Roche Nigeria

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.

Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Title: Legal and Compliance Partner - Anglophone West Africa Network

Job Code: 202405-111560
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Audit & Compliance

Description 

• The main purpose of this role is to provide legal advice on a wide range of matters, manage legal agreements, ensure compliance with regulations and policies, develop and implement compliance strategies, monitor compliance activities and risks, engage with internal stakeholders, and collaborate with global teams.

Key Challenges

• Legal Advisory and Support: Provide timely and accurate legal advice on a wide range of matters including procurement, business partnerships, strategic agreements, and litigation. Manage legal agreements and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. Conduct legal entity corporate and secretarial duties as required
• Compliance Management: Develop and implement compliance strategies tailored to the Network, including training programs and spot checks. Monitor and report on compliance activities and risks, recommending enhancements as necessary. Ensure operational compliance with legal and regulatory standards, industry codes, and data privacy requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal stakeholders to address legal and compliance concerns, providing guidance and support as needed.Collaborate with the regional and global Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management teams to align strategies and initiatives

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal and compliance contact at the network level
• Ensure legal and compliance activities are aligned with Roche DIA's strategy
• Provide timely and accurate legal advice and support
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address legal and compliance issues
• Monitor and report on compliance activities and risks
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal and compliance strategies
• Manage legal agreements and compliance initiatives within the market
• Ensure adherence to company secretarial requirements as necessary

Requirements
Who you are as our ideal candidate:

• You hold an LLB or equivalent legal Degree from a reputable university and you are an admitted attorney or advocate
• You have at least 8 years of experience in a commercial legal environment
• You exhibit proficiency in compliance management and risk assessment, you have knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks within the market and you are familiar with pharmaceutical/diagnostics and distributor management frameworks. You have sound knowledge of data privacy legislative requirements. Strong communication, negotiation, and prioritization skills are required

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.