Associate Corporate Counsel

Legend Biotech US•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel as part of the Legal team based in Bridgewater, NJ. The Associate 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. This role will serve as primary legal partner for day-to-day contracting needs of designated business functions and works closely with senior attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders to provide practical, risk-based legal advice while helping to drive efficient contracting processes in a dynamic biotech environment.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating complex agreements and providing legal counsel on contracts and transactions.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
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).

Responsibilities

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.
Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract forms, templates and playbooks.
Supporting other members and functions of the Legal Department on ad hoc legal matters and cross-functional special projects, as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.