Title:
Legal Director LATAMCompany:
Beaufour Ipsen Farmaceutica Ltda
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
Role Overview
Ipsen is seeking a Legal Director to lead legal operations across the LATAM region, including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, LATAM Export Markets, and partner countries. This strategic role will serve as the primary legal advisor for the region, supporting leadership teams and ensuring compliance with global and local legal standards. The Legal Director will play a key role in shaping Ipsen’s legal governance and enabling business success across diverse markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel across LATAM, covering commercial, regulatory, and strategic matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.
- Ensure compliance with local laws, industry standards, and Ipsen’s internal policies.
- Actively contribute to country and regional leadership teams.
- Manage external counsel and oversee legal budget for the region.
- Support strategic partnerships, product launches, and digital initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy, and other global legal functions.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Law with OAB registration; postgraduate in Corporate Law or Governance preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including 7+ years in life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Proven track record in cross-border legal advisory across LATAM jurisdictions.
- Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
- Experience in-house or advising life sciences companies in private practice.
Why Join Ipsen?
At Ipsen, we are committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and society. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and innovation. As Legal Director LATAM, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will shape Ipsen’s future in the region.
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Thank you for considering Ipsen as an employer of choice. We wish you all the best with your application.Top Skills
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience.
We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
