JOB POST: Assistant Counsel at U.S. Pharmacopeial, Hyderabad: Apply Now!

U.S. Pharmacopeial is looking for an assistant counsel to hire full-time in Hyderabad.

About U.S. Pharmacopeial

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients.

USP’s fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.

About the Opportunity

Hands-on, non-supervisory position to assist the Global Legal Affairs team in managing day-to-day activities and supporting the legal team with any other ancillary work that may come up from time to time.

This position advises on a variety of legal matters relating to USP’s standards and their intersection with related business operations, and other matters affecting the organization, both in the United States and globally.

This role is ideal for an attorney who can successfully navigate legal issues to get things done quickly efficiently, practically and pragmatically for a forward-thinking, agile, and global-focused organization. The counsel will also have exposure to, and the opportunity to work on, a wide variety of legal matters affecting the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides legal and policy support to USP, supporting the scientific and compendial operation staff working in India, especially with staff working at USP India.
• Supports USP in applying principles of administrative law to USP procedures in general, and to USP’s standards development process in particular.
• Supports counsel on issues related to intellectual property law, including patent and trademark law.
• Synthesizes solutions to novel questions intersecting USP’s standards and USP’s business operations.
• Provides organizational support through an in-depth understanding of USP rules, procedures, and policies related to USP’s governance and standards development.
• Interprets existing policies and helps draft new policies and rules related to USP’s governance and standards development.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including global teams.


• Assists with implementing USP rules and policies.
• Liaises as appropriate with key internal and external legal, regulatory, and other stakeholders.
• Develops a thorough understanding of and familiarity with USP, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors to identify trends and assess legal risk and reputational risks.
• Establishes rapport and a working relationship with management and staff at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
• Performs special assignments or projects, without significant supervision.

Eligibility Criteria

• A. LLB (Hons) or a bachelor’s degree in law from a national law school or a reputed university.
• Two to three years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior experience in legal drafting and writing.
• Detail-oriented, good research and analytical skills.
• Fundamental understanding of Legal concepts like, Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Principles of Integrity, Willingness to learn, and Critical Thinking.

Benefits

USP provides you with the benefits you need to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

How to Apply?

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Location

Hyderabad

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Source: Lawctopus