Provide legal advice and draft and review agreements for a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), including development and manufacturing agreements, supply agreements, and service agreements
Act as a business partner to Business Development, Commercial functions and Project Management
Identify and assess legal and commercial risks and advise on mitigation strategies
Provide training to internal stakeholders on legal and contractual topics
Perform tasks in contract management systems and provide contract information and analysis to management
Support efforts to simplify and digitize legal operations

Law degree (Master, JD, LL.M.)
Minimum of 3–4 years of commercial law experience, preferably in the Pharma / Life Sciences industry
Language skills: Proficient in reading and writing in German and English; French is a plus
Strong written communication skills; ability to analyze complex concepts and translate them into clear, concise, user-friendly documents
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across culturally diverse, global teams
Proactive, pragmatic and highly accountable; delivers business-oriented, risk-based solutions while maintaining compliance and integrity
Strong team player and communicator, able to build effective working relationships with a variety of functions at all levels
Ability to manage multiple competing tasks and priorities, remaining resourceful and composed under pressure
Demonstrates an affinity for technology and AI tools and an interest in implementing such tools to improve legal workflows and services to business partners

Flexible working hours with options for work-from-home days and the possibility to obtain additional vacation days through workload reduction
Employee development through extensive internal and external training opportunities
Bachem AG covers 60% of pension fund contributions, with the option for supplementary pension provision through our Pension Plan Plus
Access to the ‘Swibeco’ and ‘Brands for Employees’ benefit platforms with discounts from external partners

Commercial Legal Counsel, 80 - 100%

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