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Ascendis Pharma Corporate Legal Counsel
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loacation Hellerup, Denmark
loacation Hellerup....Denmark

Are you passionate about life science? Do you have experience within corporate law and related contracts? If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Corporate Legal Counsel. Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfil our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets. We are seeking a passionate Corporate Legal Counsel to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma team, you will play a crucial role in the area of Corporate Legal and Transactions in Group Legal. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results. You will be joining the Group Legal team at our corporate headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark currently consisting of 11 colleagues, and report directly to Anders Carstensen, Head of Corporate Legal and Transactions who is based in Hellerup, Denmark. You will also be based in Hellerup, Denmark. Your key responsibilities will be: Review and draft various types of contracts. Provide corporate legal advice, including supporting the establishment and maintenance of legal entities in EU and US, drafting corporate documentation, coordinating with external legal advisors, and supporting our commercial management teams abroad within corporate legal matters. Support various types of corporate and capital markets transactions. Support and advise on existing and future licence arrangements, including drafting, negotiation and ongoing management. Support and collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including Finance, Tax, HR and Incentives, Compliance, Regulatory and Alliance Management departments as well as external partners and advisors. Qualifications and Skills: You hold a relevant academic degree – preferably a Master of Laws or Business Law – and minimum 3 years of experience within corporate law and contract drafting. Key competencies: You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude. You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.   Travel: 0-10 days per year. Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900, Hellerup Apply now. We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.    To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated.  For more details about the position or the company, please contact Anders Carstensen, Head of Corporate Legal and Transactions, anc@ascendispharma.com You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.   A note to recruiters: We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed.  If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.

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