Legal Counsel EMEA M&A

Meet the Team

Youll 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. Youll 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 IQVIAs 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

• Bachelors (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

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