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Responsible and accountable for legal affairs & compliance activities relating to all Divisions: i) Crop Science, ii) Pharmaceutical, iii) Consumer Health, and iv) Enabling Functions.

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to formulate and review legal strategy in alignment with business requirements.
• Provide strategic legal inputs to resolve license-to-operate (LTO) related issues and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate a conducive business environment.
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions or strategic investments/divestments in collaboration with relevant business/strategy and Global M&A teams.
• Manage litigation for and against the Company efficiently, including managing outside counsel, with a focus on resolving contentious issues.
• Monitor litigation for and against the Company.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters.
• Track legislative developments and emerging regulations to ensure timely business compliance.
• Collaborate with regional and global colleagues on critical matters and key projects.
• Implement global policies and develop local policies, SOPs, and procedures.
• Provide advice and innovative solutions on critical/high-risk matters, requiring critical thinking and calculated risk-taking.
• Advise on compliance policies/topics within the scope of Local LPC.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Education: University degree in law from a premier institute.
• Experience: 5-8 years as in-house counsel, preferably in corporate, commercial, M&A, or competition laws.
• Knowledge of judicial systems and litigation processes.
• Business partnering mindset and behavior.
• Strategic skills and analytical thinking, with the ability to reduce complexity.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and embrace change.
• Excellent communication skills; command of English (written & spoken).

YOUR APPLICATION:

Bayer offers competitive compensation and benefits. If qualified and interested, apply now to impact our mission: Science for a better life. Join something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

Note: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. We provide access and accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Division: Enabling Function

Deadline: August 27, 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

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