Junior Legal Counsel - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Solutions (CDMO)

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases. 

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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

At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world.  We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development. 

Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

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