Head of legal commercial operations, country legal head | Sandoz
Irene Mayr
Head of legal commercial operations, country legal head | Sandoz
What would you say are the unique qualities required to be successful as an in-house lawyer in your industry?
In-house counsel must have deep understandings of the business needs and the market trends. To builds a trustful relationship with the business function, communication is the key for the in-house legal team. By actively listening to the needs of the business, we are required to risk manage the company by promoting smart risk takings.
How do you suggest in-house lawyers build strong relationships with business partners?
In-house counsel needs to be kind, authentic, and inclusive; and communication is essential to respect different perspectives. Being part of the team that creates a safe environment of communication is important as it provides the opportunity to change opinions openly and to find joint solutions.