Senior Legal Counsel MIDI

WHO ARE WE?

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve the lives of patients and animals in our region.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a high-impact legal business partner role at the heart of Boehringer Ingelheim’s European operations. As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll:

• Be a strategic legal business partner to our Human Pharma business across the MIDI region, providing top quality advise on local and cross-border legal and regulatory matters relating to our clinical development operations and product portfolio
• Partner closely with the leaders of our Human Pharma business toshape business decisions with compelling expertise and influencing skills
• Hold a seat on and represent the legal function in key internal committees and meetings, influencing decisions that shape our operations and compliance
• Work closely with senior leaders in a complex, international and fast-paced environment
• Take ownership of high-impact legal and regulatory matters with autonomy and trust
• Join a collaborative legal & compliance team that values expertise, integrity, and continuous learning
• Shape your career in a role that offers visibility, challenge, and purpose — with room for personal growth.
• Become an active member of the global legal & compliance function and gain access to international career opportunities at Boehringer

This position is based in Amsterdam and reports directly to the Head of Legal & Compliance MIDI.

This is a fantastic role for an experienced life sciences lawyer who wants to be part of a truly business-minded and innovative team! Join us if you want to make a difference. 

Please note, only applications in English will be considered. Submit your application before the 27th of October 2025. 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to the human pharma business in the MIDI region
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and legal documents
• Support local and cross-border projects and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate closely with local, regional and global colleagues and steer external counsel
• Steer the initiation and defence of claims and litigation in alignment with headquarters
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on operations leveraging the global legal & compliance network

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Master’s degree in law and admission to the bar in the Netherlands or another European jurisdiction
• At least 6 years of role-relevant post-qualification experience in a multinational pharma or life sciences setting or international law firm specialized in the field
• Strong command of commercial and competition lawas well as EU life sciences regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment
• Strong influencing skills, compelling legal expertise and persuasive communication

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to working in a Global Top Employer certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region: 

• Be part of a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace, OpenUP and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) 

• A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) 

• Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building  

• Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize 

• Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days). 

• A very diverse team (currently over 50 nationalities) that enjoys fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and values a respectful working atmosphere! 

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com 

Screening:

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