Job Description
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
The Legal Counsel will support and advise ICON with all aspects of legal relationships on Investigator contracts, as requested by ICON Project Managers (PM), ICON project team and/or Sponsor. Will provide commercially focused, concise, actionable legal advice to business stakeholders on a broad range of legal issues including in relation to contract, tort, corporate, data protection, litigation, and compliance. They will play a key role along with the rest of the legal team in optimizing team processes and procedures, improving standard templates and gathering and maintaining the latest team knowhow.
The role is Office Hybrid (60% office-based) in Madrid or Barcelona, Spain.
What will you be doing:
Oversee and advise the legal response for Investigator contracts
Support the legal team and advise on contract language
Act as Consultant on Investigator Contracts, as requested by ICON Project Managers (PM), ICON project team and/or Sponsor
Coordinate team meetings
Assign tasks to team members as requested by ICON PM, ICON project team and/or Sponsor
Review and develop Clinical Investigator Agreements
Assist with reviewing Investigator site Master Service Agreements (MSAs) or other MSAs as appropriate
Liaise with the patient recruitment group, finance and any other relevant departments/regions within ICON
Assess and manage local country-specific legal vendor network
Liaise with project managers and offer support to PMs/study teams
Provide status reports as required
Attend bid defense meetings as appropriate
Provide training on an ongoing basis regarding Investigator contracts
Develop appropriate processes and procedures
Develop and maintain ICON's standard investigator template
Consult with Project Managers, Sponsor project leaders and other appropriate personnel on:
Contract language and budget development and negotiations
Special site requests outside of established parameters
All other pertinent information toward the execution of contract-related documents for a given study
Maintain open and professional communication with ICON employees to assist in finalizing study Agreements
Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international
Any other tasks as appropriate
Your profile:
• Qualified lawyer with 2-5 years in contract negotiations, preferably in an in-house role (within the Pharmaceutical/CRO/Biotech/Medical Device industry or a multi-national organization) or a leading commercial/civil law firm. Previous experience in commercial/business law and/or commercial contracts essential (in a commercial law firm or a leading multinational);
• Ability to independently evaluate complex legal issues and to provide commercially focused pragmatic solutions in simple language to the business, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present concise commercial conclusions and recommendations to business stakeholders at all levels tactfully.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity;
• Proven team player with demonstrated teamwork, analytical and consultation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across business functions across varying levels of seniority;
• Strong influencing style, articulate and confident;
• Self-starter with the ability to work under their own initiative with a very strong work ethic;
• Excellent attention to detail with excellent drafting skills;
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and/or tight timelines in a fluid/fast-paced, highly collaborative, team environment;
• Very strong working knowledge of PC Applications (Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows, etc.).
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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