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Legal Counsel - Pharma & Life Sciences at Krka d.d. Novo mesto

Position Overview

Location: Novo Mesto, Slovenia

Compensation: €3,500 - €5,500/year

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Krka d.d., one of the world's leading generic pharmaceutical companies headquartered in Novo Mesto, is seeking a Legal Counsel for our Pharma & Life Sciences legal team. Krka operates in over 70 countries and is listed on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE). You will provide legal support for pharmaceutical regulatory matters, intellectual property, commercial contracts, and compliance across our global operations.

The role involves working with the Zakon o zdravilih (ZZdr-2, Medicinal Products Act), Zakon o medicinskih pripomočkih (ZMedPri, Medical Devices Act), and EU pharmaceutical regulations. You will advise on product marketing authorizations with the Javna agencija RS za zdravila in medicinske pripomočke (JAZMP, Medicines Agency), patent challenges, and data exclusivity matters critical to Krka's generic pharma business model.

Responsibilities

Advise on pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, including marketing authorization applications to JAZMP and EMA. Support patent challenge strategies and Paragraph IV-type litigation for generic product launches. Draft and negotiate licensing agreements, supply agreements, and distribution contracts for pharmaceutical products. Advise on pharmacovigilance obligations, clinical trial regulations, and EU GMP compliance. Monitor EU pharmaceutical legislation reform, including the revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation.

Requirements

Magister prava or equivalent law degree. 3-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical law, IP, or life sciences regulation. Knowledge of ZZdr-2 (Medicinal Products Act) and EU pharmaceutical legislation. Experience with patent litigation, SPC matters, or Bolar exemption applications is an advantage. Fluent in Slovenian and English.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

€3,500 - €5,500/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Krka d.d. Novo mesto Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

Legal Counsel - Pharma & Life Sciences