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Legal Counsel

3 months ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa IAVI Full time

Position Description

Title:
Legal Counsel

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya, Cape Town, South Africa, or Remote - South Africa

Reports to:
General Counsel

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts (e.g., CDAs, MTAs, DTAs, vendor contracts, clinical trial agreements, consulting contracts, collaboration agreements etc.) with partner organizations for research activities in the Africa region, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and third party obligations.
  • Provide accurate, reasoned, and concise legal advice to business teams at all levels and across multiple departments.
  • Work crossfunctionally on projects throughout procurement and operations, providing sound guidance and negotiating deals as needed to meet critical business objectives.
  • Assist in corporate governance and board matters, including preparation of board materials, minutes and updates to corporate charters and policies.
  • Provide support to the management and oversight of outside counsel, as needed.
  • Provide legal support for IAVI's research & development programs in Africa, including interactions with research laboratories, preclinical and clinical activities, regulatory, and quality functions.
  • Provide legal support and regulatory guidance to internal partners to facilitate clinical trialrelated contracting and various vendor agreements supporting clinical research.
  • Provide general legal support for the clinical trial program related to clinical research regulatory compliance, including the review of clinical researchrelated documents, study protocols, informed consent and ethics committee requirements.
  • Monitor regional regulatory requirements and assist in obtaining necessary licenses, permits, and approvals.
  • Work in a coordinated and integrated fashion within IAVI's General Counsel's Office to support IAVI's research and development programs.

Education and Work Experience:

  • Legal degree from an accredited law school is required.
  • Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction is required.
  • 5+ years relevant work experience in an academic research, CRO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar setting is required.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Transactional experience, including contracts and intellectual property issues relating to preclinical and clinical research activities is required.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research regulations.
  • Excellent attention to detail with excellent drafting skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a fluid/fastpaced, highly collaborative, team environment.
  • Very strong working knowledge of PC Applications (Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows, etc.).
  • Receptive to take positive action on feedback, recommendations and requests.
  • Proactive, action oriented, and collaborative; Ability to take proactive steps to collaborate with members of other teams and departments.
  • Strong project management skills, with ability to fulfill commitments and be accountable for outcomes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and
  • Strong analytical skills.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI CORE VALUES:

  • Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
  • Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
  • Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
  • Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any