Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Legal

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

14h

About The Position

This role of Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Legal will support legal strategy for AbbVie’s Immunology medicines. Help shape the future of healthcare by delivering practical legal counsel in a global, fast-paced environment. As a Corporate Counsel at AbbVie, you'll support business integrity and innovation by applying foundational legal knowledge to real-world challenges. This role offers early exposure to high impact work and the opportunity to grow into a strategic legal advisor. A successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to address emerging issues with a strategic and creative business-oriented approach and provide expert counsel on decisions impacting our commercial strategies.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Currently be admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meet the professional licensing requirements of the state in which you practice.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, practicing as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or practicing as an attorney for a government agency, or any combination of the above.

Nice To Haves

Background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
Exposure to pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape.
Business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
Interest in growing a legal career in a complex, global organization.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on compliance, regulatory, and business operational issues.
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and support ethical, compliant business decisions.
Legal advice will be given on topics such as new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies.
Interpret evolving U.S laws and regulations in connection with providing practical and actionable guidance. These include FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law.
Communicate legal concepts in clear, business-relevant language to cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others.
Collaborate with senior attorneys on projects, contracts, and investigations that impact business strategy.