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Senior Legal Counsel, South Africa & SSA IM

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Position overview:

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, our medicines help millions of people, every day. Our commitment to providing the world with impactful innovations is undaunted. We believe challenging something is the best way to change it. That is why, in over 150 countries, we bring together the most creative minds and pioneering technology to help treat, cure, stop, and prevent some of the most complex diseases of our time.

Our worldwide headquarters are in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. Please visit us at: www.jnj.com ( http://www.jnj.com )

This attorney will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice across all applicable areas of law to the leadership team and providing general legal support to the business within the assigned region.

The Senior Counsel will be required to anticipate and manage legal risk and advance business objectives while protecting the company's interests and reputation. Working both individually and collaboratively with others in the legal department, the attorney will handle a variety of sophisticated matters supporting the Customer Development organization.

You will become a member of the J&J Global Legal Organization (GLO). You will be reporting to the Senior Legal Director: Emerging Markets EMEA, Israel and Italy. You will collaborate in the market of responsibility and work in "virtual" teams and cross-functional working groups, forging relationships with business colleagues and other J&J GLO team members in the region and globally. The attorney will have frequent contact with the broader EMEA legal team.

You will be based in the J&J office in Midrand (Johannesburg - South Africa), prepared to travel locally when required, including attending to occasional travel abroad .

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Providing experienced legal advisory services to Janssen Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd in South Africa and handling company secretarial/corporate governance compliance in respect of the local board.
• Regional responsibility supporting the business in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), In this respect, the candidate will be working in close coordination with the Legal Director of the broader cluster of NEMA, which includes SSA countries.
• Providing strategic corporate counsel and efficient prevention or resolution of all legal issues relating to a wide range of legal fields, including corporate law, regulatory compliance, corporate and commercial transactions, special projects, contractual drafting and interpretation, trade law, employment, advertising, IP, and competition law. For example:
• Draft, review, vet and negotiate a variety of contracts with third parties, ensuring alignment with policies and applicable laws.
• Assess legal and commercial implications of contracts and advise on any risks that must be addressed and ensure effective management of legal and contractual risks.
• Deployment of policies and procedures that are aligned with business strategic imperatives.
• Lead and co-ordinate various company activities and ensure compliance with company standards and corporate governance.
• Advising on compliance with international anti-corruption regulation, in particular FCPA legislation, acting as the legal "touch-point" for these matters.
• Collaborate with internal partners to assess legal risks and develop strategies to minimize them and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Coordinate and run dispute resolution and litigations (working closely with external counsel as necessary).
• Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting J&J 's operations and develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Conduct training sessions for employees on legal matters and compliance issues.
• Successfully collaborate with and coordinate external legal counsels.
• Actively participate in the external environment with key trade associations.

• Law Degree from a reputable institution.
• Admitted Attorney with 7-10 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to provide support as in-house counsel in a sophisticated and sizeable organization and/ or as attorney in a law firm, where the candidate was used to being directly exposed to local and international clients.
• Knowledge and experience of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
• Ability to be self-motivated, to work autonomously and effectively partner with various business partners and functions across all levels of the organization -effective time and management skills are important-.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and demonstrate strong organizational, process and interpersonal skills (including a high degree of emotional intelligence and an ability to influence outcomes in a productive manner as necessary).
• Strong technical legal ability and highly organized and detail oriented.
• Litigation experience is preferable but not crucial.

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
• Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
• Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.
• Many employees benefits.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we in South Africa are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong"! When appointing potential candidates in South Africa, the Employment Equity and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered .

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