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.
