Meet the Team

You’ll be joining a diverse, passionate, and high-performing international legal team that thrives  on  solving  complex  challenges  through  working  on  cutting-edge  projects  that shape  the  future  of  healthcare  together  with  the  business.  Our  culture  is  rooted  in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering each other, celebrating  wins  (big  and  small),  and  creating  an  environment  where  everyone  can  do their best work. You’ll be well supported by an experienced team of M&A lawyers with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact, cross-border transactions in the healthcare and life sciences sector, including data-driven and technology-enabled businesses. As a key part of the IQVIA M&A legal team, you will be providing legal support on a range of international corporate transactions. You will support the Assistant General Counsel, EMEA M&A and Integration and also have autonomy and responsibility for your own M&A, investment, reorganisations and other corporate transaction projects in the EMEA region. You will collaborate closely with other members of the in-house legal team in other jurisdictions and across functions to drive IQVIA’s growth agenda. You will be employed under an employment contract and report into Assistant General Counsel, EMEA M&A and Integration, based in London, UK.

Key responsibilities

As part of the EMEA M&A legal team, provide high level advice and support on the lifecycle of M&A, joint venture, investment, internal reorganisations and other corporate transaction projects.

Deliver business-oriented  legal  advice to  internal stakeholders on all matters related to corporate transactions including diligence, legal documentation and regulatory filings. Proactively identify potential  legal  risks  and  collaborate with stakeholders to recommend appropriate actions and/or mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with and facilitate decision-making across multiple internal stakeholders including the Corporate Development team.

Accountability for adapting, driving and implementing new M&A templates, innovations and processes within EMEA including standardisation of documentation and improvement initiatives.

Provide strong support and guidance to the business and legal teams throughout the integration process.

Manage external counsel, where required, efficiently and effectively.

Promote a forward-thinking legal operations approach, lead and support projects, including process improvements,  template  and  playbooks  drafting,  and  new  business  initiatives, including the use of AI, to enhance legal operations. Support with the development, maintenance and dissemination of legal training, know-how and best practices for the legal, business and functional teams.

Qualifications and experience                                                                                       

Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree in law, Juris Doctor or equivalent, with active license to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.

At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, specifically on cross-border M&A and corporate transactions across EMEA or globally, having trained and/or had post-qualification experience at an international law firm and/or in-house.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent judgement with the ability to anticipate and identify issues.

Self-reliant, hard-working and results-orientated, with an ability to engage in complex problem solving.

Culturally sensitive.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to align legal and business objectives to collaboratively execute corporate transactions efficiently whilst appropriately managing legal risk.

Professional fluency in English; proficiency in other languages is an advantage.

AI literacy, including awareness of AI-enabled tools in transactional and legal operations contexts, is an advantage.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is zł180,300.00 - zł383,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.