Director, Legal Counsel, International

• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering
   
  • Partner with the VP, Associate General Counsel, Legal International, and senior BridgeBio International leadership to execute BridgeBio’s global expansion strategy, working closing with BridgeBio affiliates within the region and global cross-functional teams

  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to relevant EU GMs with respect to European regional and country operations (direct markets), ensuring alignment with global Legal and Compliance priorities

  • Translate complex legal and regulatory risks into clear, actionable, business-enabling guidance that balances agility with compliance

• Commercial & Market Launch
   
  • Legal support for relevant EU market launches, including pre-marketing, promotional review, and market access agreements

  • Advise on projects and initiatives related to products and indications pre-approval, ensuring cross-functional alignment and compliance readiness

  • Responsible of EU MLR (Medial, Legal, Regulatory Material Review) review for Legal International, ensuring promotional and medical materials meet EU and national requirements

  • Drafting, review and negotiating of various types of agreements, legal and corporate documents

• Partnering with Compliance & Ethics
   
  • Partner with the Global Compliance function to provide training, guidance, and oversight on compliance frameworks, EFPIA and national codes, and ethical standards in Europe

  • Advise Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and related functions on marketing, labeling, advisory boards, speaker programs, and other interactions to ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws and industry standards.
     

  • Collaborate with Compliance, Medical, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure promotion, scientific exchange, and market access activities are conducted within ethical and legal frameworks

  • Oversee privacy and data protection compliance in coordination with BridgeBio’s global privacy specialist

• Corporate Governance & Operations
   
  • Support the establishment and ongoing governance of BridgeBio legal entities in Europe and other international markets
     

  • Oversee board documentation, corporate filings, and company secretarial matters in partnership with the paralegal team

  • Drive the development and implementation of standardized legal processes, templates, playbooks, policies, and training programs to strengthen efficiency and consistency across the global legal function

  • Monitor and interpret changes in relevant legislation and legal trends and deliver targeted training and updates to the Legal and Compliance teams and key business stakeholders

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
   
  • Work collaboratively with the global Legal and Compliance team to ensure consistent practices, information sharing, and alignment across regions and functions

  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and operational excellence within the Legal organization

• This is a hybrid work role, presence (2-3 days) in the Zug office is strongly encouraged
   

• Domestic and international travel is expected when required 
   

• Swiss or EU qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post-qualification experience, with extensive experience in the Life Sciences industry (medical device/pharma/biotech, in-house or law firm) in a multinational environment

• Deep knowledge of EU and national pharma/healthcare laws, promotional codes, anti-bribery laws, industry trade association standards, global privacy requirements, competition laws. Extensive cross-disciplinary experience in European jurisdictions. Exposure to additional jurisdictions is a plus. MLR (Medial, Legal, Regulatory Material Review) involvement/experience required

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance at leadership level while remaining hands-on in execution. Strong business acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills, with the drive to cut through complexity and turn high-level business requirements and opportunities into specific initiatives and results. Flexible and have a high tolerance for ambiguity, and solution-oriented to provide clarity

• Capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with efficient prioritization, responsiveness and focus (especially during periods of sustained pressure and often under tight deadlines)
   

• Fluency in English (working proficiency required); proficiency in an additional European language (e.g. German) is preferred. 
   

• Highest ethical standards and ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure
   

• Strong negotiation and project management skills
   

We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.  

• Market leading compensation 
• Hybrid work model - we value your flexibility in how you work, but encourage time in the office to strengthen our culture, collaboration, and sense of community
• We provide career development through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs
• We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities