Country Legal Counsel

**Career Category** ------------------- Law/Legal **Job Description** ------------------- **Job purpose:** * Act as the lead in-house lawyer for Amgen Türkiye, as a member of the ELMAC Law Group and the Türkiye Leadership Team. * Provide practical, business-focused legal advice across commercial, regulatory, medical, compliance, employment, corporate and litigation matters. * Partner closely with business and support functions to enable commercial and strategic objectives in line with applicable laws, regulations and Amgen’s ethical standards. * Collaborate with global, regional and local Law Group colleagues to ensure consistent legal support and effective management of local legal risks. * Represent Amgen Türkiye in relevant trade association bodies and manage local litigation matters, where needed, in coordination with external counsel. * Oversee external counsel relationships and manage the related legal budget efficiently. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide practical and business-oriented legal counsel to support Amgen Türkiye’s operations and strategic objectives. * Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and business arrangements. * Advise stakeholders on legal, regulatory, compliance, employment, data privacy and corporate governance matters. * Support business activities related to healthcare regulations, market access, medical affairs and clinical research. * Deliver legal training and guidance to promote ethical business practices and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. * Manage disputes and litigation matters, and coordinate with external counsel when required. * Represent the company in interactions with industry associations, external stakeholders and regulatory authorities as appropriate. * Collaborate closely with local, regional and global colleagues to identify risks, develop solutions and support business growth. * Oversee external legal support and ensure effective management of legal resources and budgets. **Basic Qualifications** * Licensed lawyer and a law degree from a recognized law school * At least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience gained in a leading law firm and/or the legal department of a multinational company. * Experience in the life sciences or healthcare sector is preferred. * Fluency in English is essential. Additional languages are an advantage. * Strong analytical, legal drafting, oral and written communication skills. * Proven ethical judgment, maturity, strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to manage competing priorities and provide a high level of client service across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions. * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. * Results-oriented mindset. * Experience working effectively within a matrixed global organization. .