LEGAL ADVISOR (F/M)

Company DescriptionCreated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986, Epicentre carries out field epidemiology, training and medical research in support of MSF's humanitarian objectives. We have 3 research centres in France, Niger and Uganda and epidemiologists on site. Our areas of expertise cover infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV, cholera, Ebola, etc.), neglected diseases (leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, etc.) and chronic diseases that are on the rise in African countries, such as diabetes and cancer. Job DescriptionEpicentre's legal work is currently carried out by two legal advisors specialised in medical research and business law who are technically attached to MSF's Intersectional Legal Department (ILD).The ILD's mission is to provide support and legal analysis to the various entities around the world that make up the "MSF Movement" (e.g. on international humanitarian law, registration, taxes, medico-legal issues, medical research, medical innovation, responsible use and sharing of data, labour law, commercial law, trademarks and international governance). The ILD is divided into 6 units. Unit 6 is dedicated to medical research, innovation and data.Job description:You will be part of Epicentre staff and reporting hierarchically to the Epicentre senior legal advisor.You will be part of ILD Unit 6, working under the technical supervision of its co‑managers.Your main role will be to autonomously provide legal advice and support for Epicentre's research, innovation and data and activities alongside the senior legal advisor. You will work in close collaboration with Epicentre and MSF teams (in France and abroad), as well as other legal advisors in the ILD.Your main tasks:Negotiating, drafting, proofreading and analysing of research, innovation and data related contracts, frames, and legal risks. For example:Funding contracts,Consortium agreements,Industrialisation/ production agreements, Memoranda of understanding (with the ministries of health/ national authorities in the countries where the medical research is being carried out or local representatives of health zones, etc.) and letters of agreement,Research collaboration agreement,Material Transfer Agreement,Data Sharing Agreement,Confidentiality agreements, consultancy contracts, donation certificates, service provider, and other ad hoc contracts,Technical legal support as requested by Epicentre on responsible data use/ data protection/ privacy (in collaboration with Epicentre’s DPO).Provision of tools and advice (model contracts and clauses, practical guides, legal notes and training) in collaboration with the technical managers and other relevant members of the ILD. QualificationsEducation / Diploma :Master degree in business law or medical research lawProfessional experience :At least 5 years' experience as a legal advisor, ideally in a medical research non-for-profit organisation, law firm or company with international activities.Experience in common law is desirable.Strong interest in medical research and the protection of medical data (including GDPR) and a very good experience of contract drafting and negotiation techniques. Knowledge and Skills :Analyse/synthesise/draft/communicate,Adapt to atypical situations and different cultural contexts,Integrate and work with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams,Organising priorities.Language :C1 level in french and EnglishAdditional InformationSpecificity of the position : Full-time, open end contractThe  position is based in Paris and may involve occasional travel abroad.Start date: Once possible.Salary :Level 8 on Epicentre/MSF Salary grid paid on 13 monthsOther benefits : 25 paid vacation days + 22 additional leave daysMeal vouchers with value of €12;  60% covered by MSF100% health insurance coverage50% reimbursement of public transportation costs (applicable for positions based in Paris Why Join Us?You will work with a multicultural team in the field of epidemiological research. You will grow in a humanitarian environment. Your contributions and ideas will be valued and greatly appreciated. You will take part in the life of the organization, and your responsibilities will evolve based on your level of involvement.To join us: Please submit your application (CV + cover letter) no later than April 16, 2026.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We value diversity and strive for an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of ethnic, national, or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability, or other aspects of identity.Epicentre is committed to protecting the personal data of its members, employees, and applicants. Data collected during the application process will be shared only with those involved in recruitment, regardless of their Epicentre location. Full-time