BioSpace
Associate General Counsel, Transactions
BioSpace, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Overview
Join to apply for the
Associate General Counsel, Transactions
role at
BioSpace .
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people\'s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Job Description The Associate General Counsel, Transactions, will be an integral part of a team of attorneys advising AbbVie\'s Business Development and Acquisitions team, along with other key corporate functions. Among other responsibilities, the attorney will draft and negotiate key transaction agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, licenses and collaborations and options to license and acquire, provide clear legal advice on these matters, and anticipate and address issues promptly with a cross-functional client base.
Responsibilities
Identify and resolve highly complex legal issues and draft and negotiate highly complex corporate transactions.
Have extensive experience with managing M&A and pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration/joint venture transactions.
Keep abreast of changes in laws that affect pharmaceutical licensing, and M&A transactions, including antitrust/competition, and other corporate and IP matters.
Negotiate highly individualized and sophisticated agreements independently with third parties on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of AbbVie\'s business or are areas of significant importance to management.
Engage in due diligence and independently interpret complex existing agreements and advise on complex situations related to transactions.
Select and direct the work of outside counsel, including defining project objectives and managing projects.
Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
Analyze and clearly communicate legal advice designed to maximize outcomes for patients and for AbbVie on complex, strategic agreements related to pharmaceutical licenses and collaborations and other strategic alliances.
Assess and counsel on antitrust and competition risks and considerations, and competition filings, with respect to transactions in multiple jurisdictions.
Provide clear advice to clients, including management, ensuring that advice maximizes the potential of our pipeline.
Use good judgment in determining whether and when to elevate issues to senior attorneys and senior management.
Assist senior legal staff on matters of significant importance to AbbVie that affect a substantial portion of AbbVie\'s business.
Serve as a recognized source of innovative ideas in complex areas of law, business, or technology.
Provide legal guidance, supervision, and support to paralegals and legal support staff.
Qualifications Education Requirements
Must possess a J.D. degree.
Must meet the professional licensing requirement of the state in which they practice within a two-year time period.
Basic Qualifications
Excellent legal analysis skills and crisp, concise communicator.
Honed judgment and ability to identify and quickly address critical issues.
Strong negotiating skills, and an ability to independently manage complex transactions.
Ability to use legal training to maximize business opportunities.
Strong sense of urgency and drive for successful business outcome in all activities.
15+ years of relevant transactional and/or industry experience.
Experience in advising on ongoing complex contractual relationships, such as development collaborations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with drafting and negotiating complex pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration transactions.
Experience in providing legal advice for pharmaceutical research and development.
Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. $177,000-$336,000
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Location and Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Internet News
Get notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in
Waltham, MA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate General Counsel, Transactions
role at
BioSpace .
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people\'s lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care, and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Job Description The Associate General Counsel, Transactions, will be an integral part of a team of attorneys advising AbbVie\'s Business Development and Acquisitions team, along with other key corporate functions. Among other responsibilities, the attorney will draft and negotiate key transaction agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, licenses and collaborations and options to license and acquire, provide clear legal advice on these matters, and anticipate and address issues promptly with a cross-functional client base.
Responsibilities
Identify and resolve highly complex legal issues and draft and negotiate highly complex corporate transactions.
Have extensive experience with managing M&A and pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration/joint venture transactions.
Keep abreast of changes in laws that affect pharmaceutical licensing, and M&A transactions, including antitrust/competition, and other corporate and IP matters.
Negotiate highly individualized and sophisticated agreements independently with third parties on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of AbbVie\'s business or are areas of significant importance to management.
Engage in due diligence and independently interpret complex existing agreements and advise on complex situations related to transactions.
Select and direct the work of outside counsel, including defining project objectives and managing projects.
Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
Additional Responsibilities
Analyze and clearly communicate legal advice designed to maximize outcomes for patients and for AbbVie on complex, strategic agreements related to pharmaceutical licenses and collaborations and other strategic alliances.
Assess and counsel on antitrust and competition risks and considerations, and competition filings, with respect to transactions in multiple jurisdictions.
Provide clear advice to clients, including management, ensuring that advice maximizes the potential of our pipeline.
Use good judgment in determining whether and when to elevate issues to senior attorneys and senior management.
Assist senior legal staff on matters of significant importance to AbbVie that affect a substantial portion of AbbVie\'s business.
Serve as a recognized source of innovative ideas in complex areas of law, business, or technology.
Provide legal guidance, supervision, and support to paralegals and legal support staff.
Qualifications Education Requirements
Must possess a J.D. degree.
Must meet the professional licensing requirement of the state in which they practice within a two-year time period.
Basic Qualifications
Excellent legal analysis skills and crisp, concise communicator.
Honed judgment and ability to identify and quickly address critical issues.
Strong negotiating skills, and an ability to independently manage complex transactions.
Ability to use legal training to maximize business opportunities.
Strong sense of urgency and drive for successful business outcome in all activities.
15+ years of relevant transactional and/or industry experience.
Experience in advising on ongoing complex contractual relationships, such as development collaborations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with drafting and negotiating complex pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration transactions.
Experience in providing legal advice for pharmaceutical research and development.
Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. $177,000-$336,000
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Location and Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Internet News
Get notified about new Associate General Counsel jobs in
Waltham, MA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr