Zoetis
Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions & External Innovation
Zoetis, Parsippany, New Jersey, us, 07054
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Zoetis The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support for the Business Development (BD), External Innovation (EI) and Integration Management Office (IMO) teams at Zoetis. Business Transactions / External Innovation : The Corporate Counsel will advise on and provide primary and secondary support for various types of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, license, supply and distribution agreements, research and development collaborations, research services and material transfer agreements, and other corporate transactions, with a primary focus on EI transactions. Integration : The Corporate Counsel will also advise on and support the integration of newly-acquired businesses, management of collaborations/alliances, legal entity reorganizations and other IMO-related matters. General Corporate Matters : The Corporate Counsel will also support other legal counsels on the team with various transaction-specific and general corporate matters, including preparing legal agreement templates, managing legal support requests from business clients, managing internal contract databases, coordinating with internal legal specialists, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, and supporting various other project-based assignments. It is expected that this position will support a high volume of transactions and related matters, (i) providing primary support for EI transactions, with oversight from the Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions, External Innovation and Integration and/or Director, Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions, External Innovation and Integration and (ii) providing secondary support, in collaboration with such legal counsels, on BD transactions. In addition to collaborating with multiple legal colleagues across the organization, including subject matter experts in Intellectual Property, Global Manufacturing and Supply, and Compliance, the Corporate Counsel will work closely with the following groups: Business Development; Business Development Finance; External Innovation; Global Business Integration; and Multiple business groups and functional teams across the organization (in the U.S. and outside the U.S.) Responsibilities With oversight from and/or in collaboration with other legal counsels, advise on and support various types of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, license, supply and distribution agreements, research and development collaborations, research services and material transaction agreements, and other corporate transactions, including:
Preparing internal transaction-related materials; Executing due diligence reviews; Drafting term sheets, definitive transaction agreements and other transaction-related documents; and Preparing signing/closing documentation and supporting transaction signings/closings.
Advise on and support the integration of newly-acquired businesses, management of collaborations/alliances, legal entity reorganizations and other IMO-related matters. Support other legal counsels on the team with various transaction-specific and general corporate matters, including preparing legal agreement templates, managing legal support requests from business clients, managing internal contract databases, coordinating with internal legal specialists, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, and supporting various other project-based assignments. Develop expertise through on-the-job training, continuing legal education, subject matter reading and collaboration with other legal and business colleagues across the organization.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Education and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, with demonstrated academic achievement Current bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State or the District of Columbia, including with respect to continuing legal education 2 - 4 years of legal experience required (experience at an Am Law 100 firm is strongly preferred) Must have M&A transaction experience, including demonstrated ability to review, analyze, negotiate, and draft agreements, perform due diligence, and lead cross-functional initiatives IP and/or R&D transaction experience is a plus Pharmaceutical / healthcare transaction experience is a plus Technical Skill Requirements Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills Sound and practical business judgment and decision-making skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously Physical Position Requirements Work with global teams located in multiple time zones. Hybrid working environment, with approximately 50% of time (2-3 work days per week) required on-site at the company's headquarters office in Parsippany, NJ. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000 - $205,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources. Global Job Applicant Privacy Notice Seniority level
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Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions & External Innovation
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Zoetis Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions & External Innovation 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions & External Innovation
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Zoetis The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support for the Business Development (BD), External Innovation (EI) and Integration Management Office (IMO) teams at Zoetis. Business Transactions / External Innovation : The Corporate Counsel will advise on and provide primary and secondary support for various types of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, license, supply and distribution agreements, research and development collaborations, research services and material transfer agreements, and other corporate transactions, with a primary focus on EI transactions. Integration : The Corporate Counsel will also advise on and support the integration of newly-acquired businesses, management of collaborations/alliances, legal entity reorganizations and other IMO-related matters. General Corporate Matters : The Corporate Counsel will also support other legal counsels on the team with various transaction-specific and general corporate matters, including preparing legal agreement templates, managing legal support requests from business clients, managing internal contract databases, coordinating with internal legal specialists, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, and supporting various other project-based assignments. It is expected that this position will support a high volume of transactions and related matters, (i) providing primary support for EI transactions, with oversight from the Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions, External Innovation and Integration and/or Director, Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions, External Innovation and Integration and (ii) providing secondary support, in collaboration with such legal counsels, on BD transactions. In addition to collaborating with multiple legal colleagues across the organization, including subject matter experts in Intellectual Property, Global Manufacturing and Supply, and Compliance, the Corporate Counsel will work closely with the following groups: Business Development; Business Development Finance; External Innovation; Global Business Integration; and Multiple business groups and functional teams across the organization (in the U.S. and outside the U.S.) Responsibilities With oversight from and/or in collaboration with other legal counsels, advise on and support various types of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, license, supply and distribution agreements, research and development collaborations, research services and material transaction agreements, and other corporate transactions, including:
Preparing internal transaction-related materials; Executing due diligence reviews; Drafting term sheets, definitive transaction agreements and other transaction-related documents; and Preparing signing/closing documentation and supporting transaction signings/closings.
Advise on and support the integration of newly-acquired businesses, management of collaborations/alliances, legal entity reorganizations and other IMO-related matters. Support other legal counsels on the team with various transaction-specific and general corporate matters, including preparing legal agreement templates, managing legal support requests from business clients, managing internal contract databases, coordinating with internal legal specialists, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, and supporting various other project-based assignments. Develop expertise through on-the-job training, continuing legal education, subject matter reading and collaboration with other legal and business colleagues across the organization.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Education and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, with demonstrated academic achievement Current bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. State or the District of Columbia, including with respect to continuing legal education 2 - 4 years of legal experience required (experience at an Am Law 100 firm is strongly preferred) Must have M&A transaction experience, including demonstrated ability to review, analyze, negotiate, and draft agreements, perform due diligence, and lead cross-functional initiatives IP and/or R&D transaction experience is a plus Pharmaceutical / healthcare transaction experience is a plus Technical Skill Requirements Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills Sound and practical business judgment and decision-making skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously Physical Position Requirements Work with global teams located in multiple time zones. Hybrid working environment, with approximately 50% of time (2-3 work days per week) required on-site at the company's headquarters office in Parsippany, NJ. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000 - $205,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives. In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources. Global Job Applicant Privacy Notice Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionLegal IndustriesLaw Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zoetis by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Commercial Lawyer” roles. Manhattan, NY $130,013.00-$153,650.00 1 week ago Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard New York, NY $180,000.00-$230,000.00 3 days ago Jersey City, NJ $160,000.00-$175,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $150,000.00-$175,000.00 4 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000.00-$220,000.00 4 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago New York, NY $145,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $250,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $121,400.00-$164,300.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 22 hours ago New York, NY $136,000.00-$219,650.00 1 week ago Parsippany, NJ $158,000.00-$236,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $170,000.00-$225,000.00 3 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000.00-$400,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $140,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Counsel Director, Legal and Business Affairs New York, NY $180,000.00-$225,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $145,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Director & Counsel, Global Commercial Services New York, NY $170,000.00-$255,000.00 1 week ago Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard New York, NY $178,000.00-$190,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 3 days ago Counsel, (Mergers & Acquisitions) Business & Legal Affairs - The Orchard New York City Metropolitan Area $145,000.00-$180,000.00 3 weeks ago Edison, NJ $175,000.00-$225,000.00 4 months ago Assistant General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs (Ad Product Counsel) New York, NY $262,500.00-$285,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $146,250.00-$257,000.00 2 weeks ago Englewood, NJ $80,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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