Senior Director Corporate Counsel - Privacy/ Transactions

About the role

The Senior Director Corporate Counsel - Privacy/Transactions at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. serves as a transactional attorney and liaison to the Regeneron Data Privacy Office. This role acts as a privacy expert within the Transactions & Contracts team, offering guidance on privacy law and ensuring privacy provisions are integrated into contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Transactions & Contracts team with legal advice on complex privacy issues, focusing on life sciences, business transactions, and data privacy.
• Maintaining subject matter expertise in data privacy laws and advising colleagues on developments and regulatory changes.
• Negotiating and finalizing data privacy language in third-party agreements, responding to U.S. and ex-U.S. contracting questions, and managing updates to the contract lifecycle management system.
• Providing ongoing one-on-one support to members of the Transaction Law team, coordinating with internal teams and external resources, and managing office hours with internal business partners.
• Developing and training on privacy contracting tools and requirements, acting as liaison between the Transactions Law Group and the Data Privacy Office, and overseeing the operations of the Associate Director, Contracts and Systems Operations.
• Supporting the Regeneron Cell Medicines team in Cambridge with contract law.

Requirements

• A JD with excellent law school credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel.
• At least 15 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with biotech/pharmaceutical and/or healthcare experience.
• Solid understanding of contracts and related law, including experience with contracts involving data privacy and intellectual property.
• Experience in strategic leadership of contract management systems or similar role is preferred.
• A high level of business acumen, exceptional contract drafting and negotiation proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal and conflict resolution capability.

Qualifications

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of progressive experience in contract law and data privacy.
• Ability to work independently, meet aggressive deadlines, and juggle multiple matters.
• Objective perspective while developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholder/client organizations.
• Effective leadership and professional demeanor in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively convey data privacy law and other general legal concepts to colleagues and key stakeholders.

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include:

• 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
• Family support benefits

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit here.

Pay

$242,000.00 - $403,300.00 annually

Schedule

This role is based onsite at Regeneron's offices in Cambridge, MA or Sleepy Hollow, NY. It is not open to fully remote-based work arrangements.