Associate Corporate Counsel

Legend Biotech US • Bridgewater, NJ

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company focused on developing advanced cell therapies to treat and cure life-threatening diseases. With headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey, the company utilizes diverse technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy, across three R&D sites worldwide. Legend Biotech has a global collaboration agreement with Janssen to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) for multiple myeloma. The Associate Corporate Counsel, based in Bridgewater, NJ, will be a part of the Legal team and responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements. This role involves providing practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders, supporting day-to-day contracting needs, and collaborating with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient contracting processes in a dynamic biotech environment.

Requirements

• 3-7 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

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage the 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 support contracting needs 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.
• Support 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees