Director, Legal Dispute Resolution – Government Investigations

BioNTech SE

Director of Legal Dispute Resolution & Government Investigations at BioNTech, managing global legal disputes and ensuring compliance across various agreements.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage diverse dispute resolution actions, including product liability cases, from pre-dispute steps to enforcement of judgments and awards
Review pleadings and court documents with precision while handling subpoenas and information requests
Conduct legal/business risk assessments during negotiations, including advising on jurisdiction and applicable law
Manage external counsel relationships effectively to ensure strategic alignment, quality work products, and budget adherence
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments (in particular, business development and alliances, research, clinical and technical operations and supply) to analyze relevant facts and documents for legal matters
Support public disclosures such as SEC filings
Develop and improve standard agreements, legal processes and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales
At least 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, gained in an international law firm or in-house role within a highly regulated industry; experience in life sciences or pharmaceuticals is preferred
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively across diverse disciplines in a dynamic and fast-paced corporate Environment
Practical, solution-oriented professional with a creative and hands-on approach; outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for internal stakeholders, including senior management
Highly organized, responsible, and detail-oriented individual who can work independently while incorporating legal guidance seamlessly into deliverables
Positive mindset with a proactive attitude; demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity, and accountability
Strong ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, exercise sound business judgment, and think critically while thriving under pressure in fast-paced/high-volume settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

BioNTech is committed to the wellbeing of our team members and offers a variety of benefits in support of our diverse employee base.
We offer competitive remuneration packages which is determined by the specific role, location of employment and also the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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Hard Skills & Tools

dispute resolutionlitigationarbitrationlegal risk assessmentcontract negotiationlegal document reviewpublic disclosuresSEC filingslegal process improvementstandard agreements development

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborationcommunication skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedindependenceproactive attitudecritical thinkingtime managementproblem-solving

Certifications

qualified lawyer in England & Wales