Global Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Transactions

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Barcelona, Cataluña, ESP
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical • Telehealth
The Role
Lead cross-border M&A and commercial transactions, draft and negotiate complex international contracts (IT, procurement, pharmaceutical/life sciences), provide pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders, support procurement initiatives, improve contract templates and governance, and manage post-closing integration and contract lifecycle management across functions.
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About Unilabs

Headquartered in Geneva and part of the A.P. Moller Group, Unilabs is one of Europe’s leading medical diagnostics companies, offering a complete range of laboratory, pathology, genetics, and imaging services to patients across 14 countries. Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment, and people – using digital technologies in its state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging institutes – to improve the lives of close to 100 million people every year.

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing global contracts & transactions with a particular focus on M&A, commercial, IT, pharmaceutical and life science contracts. This role ensures that all agreements are strategically aligned with business objectives, comply with relevant regulations, while enabling efficient procurement and operational processes. By fostering collaboration among legal, M&A, procurement, and business teams, the drives excellence in contract governance and supports the achievement of key organizational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
  • Lead and support cross-border M&A transactions, including legal due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and post-closing integration activities. 
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, with a strong focus on IT, technology, procurement, and pharmaceutical/life sciences contracts. 
  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives. 
  • Support strategic procurement initiatives by negotiating agreements with key suppliers, technology vendors, and business partners. 
  • Partner closely with business, procurement, finance, and compliance teams to facilitate commercial transactions and strategic initiatives. 
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract templates, legal processes, and governance frameworks to enhance efficiency and consistency.

RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience
  • Around 8-10 years’ experience of post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or multinational company, with strong focus on commercial law.
  • Expertise in cross-border M&A transactions and competition law.
  • Extensive experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM), including drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex international contracts.
  • Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills across diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work independently, and deliver high-quality legal support under tight deadlines.
  • Advanced law degree with preference for EU admission Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; additional languages are a plus. 
Education & Certifications
  • Advanced Law degree; EU admission preferred.
Key Competencies & Behaviours
  • Business-orientedmindset
  • Excellent stakeholder management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly organized and adaptable
  • Collaborative team player
  • Technology affinity
Stakeholders & Collaboration
  • M&A
  • Commercial, Procurement, Operations
  • Compliance
  • External counsel
  • External Vendors
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Hybrid working; up to 15% EU travel.

Skills Required

  • 8-10 years post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or multinational company with strong focus on commercial law.
  • Expertise in cross-border M&A transactions and competition law.
  • Extensive experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM), drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex international contracts.
  • Ability to provide pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver under tight deadlines.
  • Advanced law degree.
  • EU admission.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Additional languages.
  • Technology affinity.

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