Corporate Counsel

Role Overview

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for the review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, while providing practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include leading the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of a broad array of commercial, procurement, and other contracts supporting the company’s US and EU commercial, R&D and clinical operations, including master service agreements and related statements of work, manufacturing and supply agreements, quality agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements (including with healthcare professionals), SAAS agreements, staffing agreements and other contracts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, Finance, IT, Commercial, R&D, Clinical, Medical) and other subject matter experts to serve as primary legal partner for contracting needs of designated business functions and effectively drive contracts and transactions to conclusion.
• Support contract intake and prioritization in coordination with Legal Operations.
• Support continuous improvement of contracting processes and workflows and assist in the implementation, maintenance, training and enforcement of contract-related policies, procedures and systems.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of standard contract forms, templates and playbooks.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of relevant experience, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating complex agreements and providing legal counsel on contracts and transactions. In-house experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school (or the equivalent); high academic achievement.
• Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states; either admission to the New Jersey Bar or eligibility for in-house qualification in New Jersey.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment applicable to a global life sciences company preferred, including: the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the False Claims Act (and similar state laws), the Anti-Kickback Statute (and similar state laws), and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (and similar anti-bribery laws).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital contract lifecycle management tools.
• Clear and practical communication style.
• Team player with collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet changing needs.
• Strong ability to influence and present complex information to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated success in proactively and independently driving transactions and processes.

Pay Range (Base Pay)

• $185,000 - $230,551 USD