Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Legal Counsel – Portugal (European Legal Team)

L'Oriental

CDI / Temps pleinSur site3–5 ansPortugais, AnglaisJuridiquePharmaceutique

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals is hiring a Legal Counsel for its European Legal team to support the Portugal manufacturing site and wider European operations. The role covers legal advice across operations, quality, regulatory and commercial teams, compliance investigations, policy and contract work, regulatory topics such as GDPR and EU competition law, and special projects including M&A. Candidates should be qualified solicitors in Portugal with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience and be fluent in Portuguese and English.

Vos missions

  • Act as legal advisor for the Portugal manufacturing site, supporting operations, quality, regulatory, finance, HR, tax and commercial teams.
  • Supervise internal investigations and interviews with the Compliance Department, and prepare reports and memorandums.
  • Draft, review and advise on Group, European and site-level policies, and lead commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
  • Advise leadership on legal and regulatory matters including GDPR, ESG, sanctions, EU competition law and local regulations.
  • Manage a portfolio of legal projects, liaise with external legal advisers, and handle corporate documentation, resolutions and filings.
  • Support special projects including M&A, business development and internal policy initiatives.

Profil recherché

  • You are a qualified solicitor in Portugal with at least four years of post-qualification experience.
  • You are fluent in Portuguese and English and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
  • You thrive in a dynamic environment where legal expertise supports manufacturing, commercial growth and compliance.
  • You want to shape legal processes and contribute to strategic initiatives across Europe.

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Legal Counsel – Portugal

Team: European Legal | Reports to: General Counsel – Europe

Location: Portugal

Hikma Pharmaceuticals is strengthening its legal capabilities in Europe and is looking for a talented Legal Counsel to support its fast-growing operations in Portugal and across the region. The role supports manufacturing, commercial growth, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

What You'll Do

As Legal Counsel in Portugal, you will support Hikma Portugal, Hikma PLC, and the wider European business. Your responsibilities include:

  • Acting as legal advisor for the Portugal manufacturing site, supporting teams across operations, quality, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, finance, HR, tax, and commercial.
  • Partnering with the Compliance Department to supervise internal investigations and interviews, and to prepare reports and memorandums.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and advising on Group, European, and site-level policies.
  • Leading commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation to protect Hikma's interests.
  • Advising leadership on legal and regulatory matters, including GDPR, ESG, sanctions, EU competition law, and local regulations.
  • Managing a diverse portfolio of legal projects, ensuring timely follow-up, liaising with external legal advisers, and managing corporate documentation, resolutions, and filings.
  • Supporting special projects, including M&A, business development, and internal policy initiatives.

Who You'll Work With

Internal: Global Legal, Business Development, Compliance, Commercial, Tax, HR, Information Security, IT, Finance, Treasury, Pharmacovigilance, and more.

External: Law firms, advisers, and various third-party partners.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

  • Qualified solicitor in Portugal
  • Fluency in Portuguese and English

Experience: Minimum 4+ years of post-qualification experience.

Key Skills:

  • Strong legal drafting and analysis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Experience with Portuguese and European laws and regulations

Competencies:

  • Collaboration and communication
  • Trustworthiness
  • Teamwork

Why Join Hikma?

You'll be part of a global organization with a strong purpose, improving access to high-quality medicines around the world. In this role, you will have the autonomy to shape legal processes, contribute to strategic initiatives, and work alongside highly skilled colleagues across Europe and beyond.

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