Legal & Compliance Counsel at Alexion AstraZeneca [Hybrid]: Apply by June 18

Opportunity for legal professionals with 3–5 years of experience to join AstraZeneca as Legal & Compliance Counsel in Bengaluru, supporting legal, compliance, governance, and risk management functions.

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1. About Alexion AstraZeneca

2. About the Job

3. Eligibility

4. Responsibilities

5. Preferred Qualifications

6. Mode

7. Location

8. Last Date to Apply

9. Application Procedure

About Alexion AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative science and delivering life-changing medicines to patients. The organisation combines scientific innovation with a commitment to responsible growth, compliance, and patient-centric outcomes.

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About the Job

AstraZeneca is seeking a Legal & Compliance Counsel to provide legal and compliance support across a broad range of business functions. The role involves advising on legal and regulatory matters, managing compliance frameworks, supporting corporate governance, overseeing contractual arrangements, and helping the organisation navigate a highly regulated environment.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed university.
3–5 years of experience in a multicultural company.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and prioritise time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on data privacy, employment, real estate, social media, ethics, and other general legal matters.
Monitor statutory obligations, identify compliance gaps, and drive corrective actions.
Advise leadership on legal and regulatory developments and associated business risks.
Manage legal disputes and support issue resolution.
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalise commercial agreements in collaboration with Procurement and Business teams.
Improve contract templates, reporting processes, and legal controls.
Develop policies and legal documentation to strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.
Design and implement compliance programmes aligned with regional and global standards.
Deliver compliance policies, processes, training, and support across teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related matters.
Support investigations, audits, and remediation initiatives.
Lead board and general meeting processes and ensure compliance with corporate secretarial requirements.
Advise leadership on risk governance and strategic decisions.
Manage legal budgets, audit requirements, reporting obligations, and legal records.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualified Company Secretary.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries.
Expertise in data privacy, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, and competition law frameworks.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and legal operations reporting.
Experience supporting board governance and enterprise risk management.

Mode

Hybrid. Employees are expected to work from the office for a minimum of three days per week, while maintaining flexibility based on business and individual needs.