Corporate Counsel

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

40d

About The Position

A Corporate Counsel provides legal support to the Company’s corporate functions and business operations by advising on complex legal matters within defined areas of responsibility. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of business areas, including clinical development, research, corporate operations, and other strategic initiatives. Working under the guidance of more senior attorneys, a Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal advice, manages contracting matters, and contributes to cross-functional projects and legal initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 6+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and in-house experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies
• An active license to practice law in any state
• Foundational knowledge of corporate contracting and transactions
• Experience supporting clinical development, clinical research contracting, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research activities preferred
• Ability to analyze legal issues, assess business impact, and provide practical, solution-oriented advice that appropriately balances legal risk and business objectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to assess ambiguous or complex issues, prioritize risk, and exercise sound judgment
• Strong communication, influencing, collaboration, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities and build effective relationships across functions and levels
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and recognize matters requiring broader Legal, Compliance, or senior-leadership alignment

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting clinical development, clinical research contracting, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research activities

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, practical legal advice and risk guidance to business partners on complex matters that inform legal strategy for assigned business areas
• Supports a range of business activities, including: Clinical development and research activities, Commercial, vendor, facilities, and operational matters, Business development and alliance management activities, Global, cross-border and cross-functional legal matters
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including: Clinical trial agreements and other research-related agreements, Master services agreements, Consulting agreements, Vendor, service, and other commercial agreements, Other corporate and transactional agreements, including agreements supporting licensing, collaboration, and business development activities, as assigned
• Ensures agreements align with applicable laws and regulations, Company policies, templates, governance requirements, and risk tolerance
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide responsive legal support
• Escalates complex or high-risk issues to senior attorneys, as appropriate
• Leads assigned legal workstreams and contributes to cross-functional projects
• Maintains strong relationships with business clients and external parties to support Company objectives
• Identifies potential legal risks and brings issues forward for review
• Supports implementation of compliance processes and legal guidance
• Stays current on relevant legal and regulatory developments
• Assists in development and maintenance of legal templates, processes, and tools
• Supports management of outside counsel as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (with company match)
• paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree