Senior Legal Counsel

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This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

Lead board and committee operations, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, statutory filings, delegations of authority, and signatory frameworks Coordinate with executives and boards on director duties, corporate formalities, and legal entity governance, ensuring alignment on scope, sequencing, and resources Translate regulatory requirements into scalable policies, standards, contract templates, and other reusable tools, ensuring version control and adoption Oversee legal risk assessments for new markets, products, and transactions, and define appropriate metrics and controls to monitor compliance performance Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and approved vendors to implement controls across privacy, anti-corruption, competition, trade, and ethics programs Direct responses to audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries, including management of external counsel to ensure quality, cost discipline, and effective knowledge transfer Negotiate balanced outcomes in complex commercial and corporate matters Provide clear, practical legal guidance and recommendations to both legal and non-legal stakeholders Instruct and mentor professionals through targeted training and communities of practice to scale standards across the function .

Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, accounting, risk management, or a related field, or equivalent experience required Master's degree in law, business, public policy, or a related field or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred 8+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance required Certification in compliance, privacy, or corporate governance (e.g., CCEP, CCEP-I, CIPP, CIPM, CGI/ICSA), or equivalent preferred Hybrid working availability required - office location: Chessington, Surrey Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences Sound judgment and strong decision-making skills in complex and sensitive matters Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in an international matrix environment Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and scalable solutions Strong mentoring and coaching capability What Cencora offers ​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements. Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are