Associate General Counsel

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

AGC Biologics is seeking a talented and experienced lawyer to join our team as Associate General Counsel at our state-of-the-art Copenhagen site. In this key role, you will be a vital legal partner for our Danish and German operations, focusing on complex contract negotiations with our global biotech and pharmaceutical clients. As a world-leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we enable our partners to bring life-saving therapies to market, and this role is central to structuring the sophisticated agreements that make it possible. 

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will be an important member of our Global Legal Team, providing expert counsel on commercial transactions, advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and other strategic legal matters in collaboration with the Copenhagen and Heidelberg site leadership. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements, including Development & Manufacturing Services Agreements, Commercial Supply Agreements, and technology transfer agreements. 
• Serve as a key legal partner for the Copenhagen and Heidelberg site leadership, providing practical, solution-oriented legal counsel on a variety of business matters. 
• Support the development, implementation, and management of corporate governance and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to local and global regulations and company policies. 
• Investigate potential compliance violations, document findings, and recommend corrective actions 
• Work closely with the Senior Employee Relations Partner to develop policies, manage employee relations issues, and ensure compliance with Danish and EU labor laws.
• Manage and oversee legal disputes and litigation matters related to the Copenhagen and Heidelberg sites, engaging and directing external counsel as needed. 
• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, advising on potential impacts and assisting in policy adjustments. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents and commercial contracts critical to the company’s operations.  

Professional Profile

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of handling high-value, complex agreements, preferably in the life sciences industry. 
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business advice. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across a global, matrixed organization, collaborating with stakeholders in Business Development, Operations, and Quality. 
• Solid expertise in Danish and EU law, corporate compliance, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and build trust at all levels of the organization. 
• High integrity, professional judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters. 

Qualifications Required:

• Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent law degree. 
• Qualified to practice law in Denmark. 
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with in-house experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or CDMO industry. 
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, such as manufacturing, supply, and licensing agreements. 
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and support cross-functional projects. 

Preferred:

• Experience gained from a major international law firm with a focus on life sciences or corporate transactions. 
• In-house experience supporting a manufacturing site or operational facility in a regulated environment. 
• Track record in managing corporate compliance and risk management programs. 

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and international travel may be required up to 10% of the time, primarily within Europe and to our global facilities. 

To Apply

If you are a dedicated legal professional passionate about the life sciences and ready to contribute to a global industry leader, we encourage you to apply. 

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. 

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.