Junior Legal Counsel - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Solutions (CDMO)

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The Legal Counsel, Telix Manufacturing Solutions (TMS) provides dedicated, day-to-day legal support for Telix Manufacturing Solutions, Telix's contract manufacturing and radiopharmaceutical production services business unit. The role handles execution-level contracting, drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, and process improvement for manufacturing services agreements, quality agreements, supply contracts, , and related contract-manufacturing matters to support the production and delivery of Telix’s clinical and commercial radiopharmaceutical products. The position is calibrated as an entry-to-mid-level Counsel role without direct reports and without strategic or team-leadership accountabilities, mirroring the legal subject matter of the Assistant General Counsel, Global Operations role but scoped to junior/execution level.

This role offers practical, hands-on exposure to a distinctive manufacturing services business unit combining contract manufacturing, radiopharmaceutical production, quality agreements, and cGMP considerations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate manufacturing services agreements, master service agreements, quality agreements, supply contracts, statements of work, and change orders with Telix’s third party contract manufacturers and critical material suppliers .
• Issue-spot current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliance matters, import/export requirements for radiopharmaceuticals, manufacturing-regulatory questions, and facility compliance issues, escalating complex or novel matters to the Assistant General Counsel, Global
• Handle contract disputes, warranty claims, quality-related matters, and service-level remediation issues at the first-line level, with appropriate escalation of material risks.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Telix Manufacturing Solutions contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and fallback positions, working with the Legal Enablement function to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams on day-to-day contracting matters for Telix Manufacturing
• Use and improve approved intake workflows, escalation matrices, and contracting process tools to support high-volume manufacturing services contracting.
• Stay current on pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations, contract manufacturing industry practices, and relevant developments in quality and supply-chain law.
• Support broader operations needs including procurement, ARTMS commercial and isotope supply contracts, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and operational services arrangements as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification; admitted or eligible to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience in commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, or transactional law, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or healthcare
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with experience managing a high volume of commercial
• Experience with manufacturing services agreements, supply chain contracts, quality agreements, or services contracting
• Familiarity with current Good Manufacturing Practice, Food and Drug Administration/Therapeutic Goods Administration manufacturing compliance, or pharmaceutical quality frameworks a plus.
• Prior in-house experience preferred but not required; candidates from law firms with relevant life sciences transactional practices will also be considered.

Key Capabilities:

• Practical commercial judgment and attention to detail; delivers high-quality, timely contract support in a high-volume
• Clear communication with operations leaders, quality professionals, clients, and legal
• Collaboration, resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning; comfortable operating under supervision while developing toward greater autonomy.
• Results orientation with a commitment to quality, safety, ethical conduct, and measurable business
• Process-improvement mindset: identifies opportunities to streamline contracting workflows and improve template
• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills