Country Legal Counsel

Career Category

Job Description

Job purpose:

• Act as the lead in-house lawyer for Amgen Türkiye, as a member of the ELMAC Law Group and the Türkiye Leadership Team.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice across commercial, regulatory, medical, compliance, employment, corporate and litigation matters.
• Partner closely with business and support functions to enable commercial and strategic objectives in line with applicable laws, regulations and Amgen’s ethical standards.
• Collaborate with global, regional and local Law Group colleagues to ensure consistent legal support and effective management of local legal risks.
• Represent Amgen Türkiye in relevant trade association bodies and manage local litigation matters, where needed, in coordination with external counsel.
• Oversee external counsel relationships and manage the related legal budget efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and business-oriented legal counsel to support Amgen Türkiye’s operations and strategic objectives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and business arrangements.
• Advise stakeholders on legal, regulatory, compliance, employment, data privacy and corporate governance matters.
• Support business activities related to healthcare regulations, market access, medical affairs and clinical research.
• Deliver legal training and guidance to promote ethical business practices and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Manage disputes and litigation matters, and coordinate with external counsel when required.
• Represent the company in interactions with industry associations, external stakeholders and regulatory authorities as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with local, regional and global colleagues to identify risks, develop solutions and support business growth.
• Oversee external legal support and ensure effective management of legal resources and budgets.

Basic Qualifications

• Licensed lawyer and a law degree from a recognized law school
• At least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of a multinational company.
• Experience in the life sciences or healthcare sector is preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, legal drafting, oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ethical judgment, maturity, strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide a high level of client service across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Experience working effectively within a matrixed global organization.