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CLO – Chief Legal Officer

CLO — Pharmaceutical Group

Basel, Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland CLO – Chief Legal Officer Healthcare & Life Sciences Permanent CHF 380k – CHF 480k

JOlivier & Partners has been retained to identify a CLO and General Counsel for a global pharmaceutical company. The CLO will lead a legal function of 120 lawyers globally.

The Organisation & Context

Our client is a top-10 global pharmaceutical company with revenues exceeding $42bn. The CLO covers M&A, licensing, IP, regulatory compliance and litigation across 80 countries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a global legal function of 120 lawyers across 25 jurisdictions
  • Advise CEO and board on legal strategy and governance
  • Lead legal support for M&A and licensing
  • Manage the IP portfolio strategy
  • Chair the global compliance committee

Candidate Profile

  • General Counsel or CLO in a global pharmaceutical company
  • Deep expertise in pharma M&A, licensing, IP and regulatory compliance
  • Track record of leading large global legal teams
  • Qualified lawyer; fluent English required
JOP-2026-018

CLO — Pharmaceutical Group

Compensation: CHF 380k – CHF 480k
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Date Posted: August 2026
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