Eastern European Counsel - Legal Services

Job Responsibilities

· To provide a full range of commercial and corporate legal services to the Covidien Russian Business and other Eastern European countries and in doing so act as a business partner to internal clients as well as an ethical leader for the benefit of the corporation as a whole.

· To manage outside counsel in the Russian and Eastern European Region.

· To advise Russian and Eastern European businesses on a variety of legal topics.

· To act as a deputy counsel on specific EMEA projects.

· To assist in the standardization of Covidien legal documents such as distribution, consultancy, clinical trials and other healthcare business related agreements.

Qualifications and requirements

· European national with a Russian Law Degree. LL.M in international business law or equivalent is a plus;

5 to 7 years experience gained in either major International law firm and/or multinational engaged in the healthcare industry (Medical Device and Imaging Business experiences would be an advantage);
· Russian native language and background is a must;

· Fluent in English and another European language;

· Outstanding communicator and team player;

· High personal integrity

· Computer literate.

We offer ambitious individuals a supportive work environment built on values of accountability, collaboration, compassion and diversity- a place where you can create positive solutions that change lives. For consideration, please send your resume to the attention of: Mrs. Gertraud Ogiermann, Covidien Group S.à r.l. 3b, Bd. Prince Henri, L- 1724 Luxembourg, or via e-mail gertraud.ogiermann@covidien.com