Corporate Counsel, G&A Contracts

Exelixis•Alameda, CA

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About The Position

SUMMARY : Exelixis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department’s contracting team, reporting to the Senior Director, G&A Contracts and Privacy. This role serves as a point person for business stakeholders. As an experienced contracts lawyer, you will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will join a collegial team that provides advice and counsel to the general and administrative departments of the company (Finance/Accounting, Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources, Real Estate, Facilities, IT, Compliance and others), supporting the wide range of transactional and contracting needs of Exelixis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including CDAs/NDAs, service and consulting agreements, and amendments. Identify and assess legal risks, translating complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language that enables business teams to make informed decisions. Analyze legal issues, advise on contractual breaches and remedies, and escalate matters to senior decision-makers for resolution when appropriate. Collaborate with stakeholders to address legal and business questions throughout the contracting lifecycle. Ensure contracts terms accurately reflect business intent while safeguarding Exelixis’s interests and mitigating risk. Provide continuity and improvements in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting systems, processes, and procedures. Contribute to Legal Department resource development by participating in drafting sessions, sharing solutions, and contributing to the creation of new, and continuous improvement of existing, playbooks and templates. Embrace learning opportunities presented by various substantive matters, including AI, privacy, and other subject matter areas that are rapidly evolving.

Requirements

JD degree and 3 years of relevant experience; Must be admitted to practice, preferably in California.
Minimum of 5 years of transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal environment, or combination thereof.
Minimum of 2 years drafting data protection agreements, data transfer agreements (Standard Contractual Clauses), and privacy terms in a wide range of contracts.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to implement organizational or team objectives.
Skilled at issue-spotting and developing creative, legally-sound solutions for complex problems.
Must be efficient, meticulous, and able to re-prioritize on short time frames.
Acts responsibly and conscientiously.
Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
Works independently and as part of a team.
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.
Must be an initiative-taker and quick learner.
Must have good judgment.
Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Comparison programs, etc.) and Internet).

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including CDAs/NDAs, service and consulting agreements, and amendments.
Identify and assess legal risks, translating complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language that enables business teams to make informed decisions.
Analyze legal issues, advise on contractual breaches and remedies, and escalate matters to senior decision-makers for resolution when appropriate.
Collaborate with stakeholders to address legal and business questions throughout the contracting lifecycle.
Ensure contracts terms accurately reflect business intent while safeguarding Exelixis’s interests and mitigating risk.
Provide continuity and improvements in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting systems, processes, and procedures.
Contribute to Legal Department resource development by participating in drafting sessions, sharing solutions, and contributing to the creation of new, and continuous improvement of existing, playbooks and templates.
Embrace learning opportunities presented by various substantive matters, including AI, privacy, and other subject matter areas that are rapidly evolving.

Benefits

comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
discretionary annual bonus program
opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

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