Senior Counsel, International Commercial

EVERSANA

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, International Commercial is a key member of the Legal & Compliance Department, responsible for supporting EVERSANA’s ex‑US business activities. This role serves as a hands-on commercial attorney providing legal advice and guidance to enable the execution of international business priorities across a complex, matrixed organization. The Senior Counsel will partner closely with business, commercial, and operational teams across geographies to support the activation and delivery of services in international markets. The position requires a strong commercial generalist with sound business judgment and experience operating in global environments, including practical understanding of data privacy considerations in international markets, particularly in Europe and other highly regulated jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, solutions-oriented, and capable of operating independently while effectively engaging with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

Degree in Law and admission to practice
12–15+ years of relevant legal experience, including meaningful experience supporting international or cross-border commercial operations
Strong experience in commercial contracting and business counseling
Experience working in a global or highly matrixed organization
Strong commercial judgment and business-oriented mindset
Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to diverse stakeholders
Collaborative and effective across geographies and functions
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ex US or international commercial operations
Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR) and their application in commercial contexts
Exposure to employment considerations in international markets
Experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support on international commercial matters across EVERSANA’s business lines
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including customer, vendor, and strategic partnership arrangements
Support the commercialization and delivery of services in ex US markets, ensuring alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Partner with business teams to enable execution of commercial priorities in international markets
Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance that balances risk management with business objectives
Identify and assess legal risks associated with operating across multiple jurisdictions
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations impacting international operations, including contractual, regulatory, and data-related matters
Partner with regional stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated legal support across jurisdictions
Contribute to consistent legal approaches across geographies while remaining responsive to local market dynamics
Advise on privacy and data considerations relevant to international commercial activities, particularly in Europe and other privacy-centric jurisdictions in partnership and alignment with enterprise privacy team and standards.
Collaborate with Privacy and Compliance teams to support appropriate handling of data-related risks
Integrate enterprise privacy considerations into commercial agreements and business practices where applicable
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Finance, HR, and business leaders across regions
Operate effectively within a highly matrixed, global organization, supporting enterprise objectives while addressing regional considerations
Build strong working relationships across teams to facilitate efficient and consistent legal support
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned