Director of Legal Services
AstraZeneca

Accountabilities

Strategic Management and Execution

• Accountable for setting and driving the GBS Legal Services Strategy across the entire Enterprise.
• Ensure adherence of services to all legal and compliance requirements.
• Plan and implement the optimal delivery model for Legal Services in line with GBS location strategy.
• Set and deliver the Legal Services technology strategy.
• Handle contracts with third parties for technology and managed solutions.
• Drive ongoing improvement and innovation within the department.

Operational Delivery

• Lead all aspects of the operational delivery of all Legal Services, including governance of the operating model for eDiscovery and compliance investigations.
• Lead the GBS Legal Services Leadership Team of approximately 5 members.
• Lead Legal Services teams across 4 current locations.
• Monitor and mitigate delivery risk across all services.
• Handle the GBS Legal Services budget, including regular re-forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence within Legal Services.
• Interpret both existing and new laws and regulations relevant to the services delivered.

Partner Management and Influencing

• Liaise with Senior Leaders across the Enterprise to set Legal Services strategy and report on operational delivery.
• Be seen as an SME in the industry and contribute to industry debate, discussion, and direction.

Programme Delivery

• Accountable for the successful delivery of programmes related to Legal Services strategy, on time and within budget.

Member of CLCO Leadership

• Contribute to the development of the strategy of CLCO and wider GBS.
• Be a visible leader for CLCO and GBS, encouraging talent across the organization.

Key Attributes

• Collaborative: Demonstrable experience of leading with a combined vision.
• Curiosity: A tendency towards curiosity to understand more, do more, and strive to be better.
• Proactive: A track record of proposing solutions to challenges.
• Resilience: The ability to continue working towards a vision and outcome.
• Empathy: Inspire change through being empathetic and understanding.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (likely in Law or Technology)
• 10+ years' experience working and leading teams across the EDRM lifecycle with prior hands-on experience in data collection, processing, and team leadership
• Prior in-house experience in a corporate legal or IT eDiscovery group
• Strong understanding of Legal Hold and Information Governance principles
• Knowledge of litigation workflow pertaining to the discovery process, project lifecycle, and production process
• Experience in leading and sustaining diverse partner relationships
• Consistent track record of engaging with and influencing senior leadership
• Proven track record to lead and influence without authority
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to establish and direct a team through a dynamic working environment with a focus on deadlines
• Strong operations management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent team leadership and understanding of team dynamics
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong quality control/assessment and risk assessment skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in a law firm setting
• Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or a consulting firm working with pharmaceutical clients
• Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and internal policies relating to Legal Services
• Global/cross-cultural experience

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can join a talented global team that's powering our enterprise to better serve patients every day. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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