Manager - Legal Counsel

Location:  Dublin, Ireland Category: Legal / Government Affairs

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Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin

Manager Legal Counsel - Dublin

Hybrid role 2 -3 days per week onsite

Closing date: 27th March 2026

The ex-US legal function supports almost 80 countries worldwide across both the Business Units and the International business and supports all BioMarin products.  With lawyers and Contract Associates spread across the globe in Ireland, Japan, Hong Kong, Brazil and Columbia the department is a high performing, agile function that provides legal support for all commercial, corporate, G&A, tax, pricing, manufacturing, real estate and operating issues that may arise outside the U.S.
 
The role of Manager, Legal Counsel is an exceptional and rare opportunity for a junior lawyer to take a first step into industry.  In order to make the most of this opportunity to develop an extensive range of skills as well as gain experience in all elements of the pharmaceutical sector (covering the manufacturing, commercial, development and operational sides of the business) you will need to be tenacious, a quick learner and willing to take on any challenge.  This position will give the right individual the opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn all the necessary skills to succeed as an in-house pharmaceutical lawyer.
 
The Manager, Legal Counsel will be reporting into and taking direction from, and working for and with, the Executive Director, Head of EUCAN Legal as well as supporting the rest of the Dublin-based legal team and will focus on:-
 
  • Working with and triaging legal queries from and support to the Contracts Associates team;
  • Managing the legalisation, apostilling, notarising and submitting of documents;
  • Supporting departmental projects (updating of templates, legal functional support; project management support as required);
  • Assisting in development of training materials and strategies;
  • Provision of legal research both within the department and cross-functionally; 
  • Assisting the ADs and other members of the legal team in drafting a range of commercial, manufacturing, supply chain and other contracts;
  • Assisting with legal support for other operational matters where required;
  • Developing an understanding of the business in order to provide effective legal support;
  • Assisting in providing training on specific legal/risk areas;
  • Being part of broader global/legal projects as appropriate as they arise;
  • Undertaking relevant training and CPD as required and approved.
Profile 
The Manager, Legal Counsel should be:-
  • Ideally 1-3 years PQE as a qualified lawyer;
  • Experienced in drafting contracts;
  • Confident to take on new challenges and learn quickly;
  • Able to work both independently and take instructions while collaborating with cross-functional teams;
  • Inquisitive and keen to undertake challenges and apply themselves to new areas of practice;
  • Strong desire to learn with good analytical and problem-solving skills; 
  • An ability to work as a member of an international team;
  • A desire to learn and develop in the role. 
 
 
Experience for role in general
 
  • Must have enthusiasm to forge strong relationships and for becoming a business partner with a strong commitment to customer service and legal compliance;  
  • Must have a “can-do” attitude;  
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills;  
  • Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills; 
  • Strong task-focused work ethic with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and commitments; 
  • Demonstrated flexible approach to adapt to changes in business needs due to fast paced growth of operations;
  • Proven self-motivation, a self-starter with the ability to appropriately prioritize issues, allocate resources and multi-task;
  • Very occasional travel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note:     This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the position.  It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
 



Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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