Director, Corporate Counsel - Collaborations & Contracts

About the role

The Director, Corporate Counsel, will serve as legal counsel for Regeneron’s manufacturing division (IOPS - Industrial Operations and Product Supply), providing legal support in connection with business development and strategic transactions, including: procurement, license and M&A agreements, collaborations, and various business development transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and providing advice to management regarding proposed transactions and compliance with existing contractual obligations, regulations, company policy and general corporate and commercial law.
• Working closely with internal clients (including scientific and business leaders) in connection with collaborations, licensing arrangements and other strategic transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating intellectual property and technology license agreements, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Partnering with the Law Department’s M&A/Transactions group to support IOPS’ involvement in corporate transactions, including advising on manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory and technology transfer aspects of mergers, acquisitions, licensing deals, and other strategic arrangements.
• Serving as an embedded member of the IOPS Law Group, developing deep familiarity with IOPS’ manufacturing operations, supply chain structure, and third-party relationships to provide proactive and informed legal counsel.

Requirements

• A BA/BS and JD with excellent law school credentials and a minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Active bar membership in New York or eligibility for licensure as registered in-house counsel.
• Technology and intellectual property licensing experience (biotech, pharmaceutical and/or life sciences experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in drafting agreements and transactional documents, advising on intellectual property matters and technology licensing arrangements.
• Experience with general corporate, privacy and regulatory matters specific to the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, specifically within a GMP-related environment, as well as experience supporting or collaborating with M&A and transactions teams on manufacturing or supply chain matters.

Qualifications

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Skills

Strong legal skills, particularly in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and a deep understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries.

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

Pay

$172,200.00 - $286,900.00 annually

Schedule

Hybrid: 4.5 days per week on site