Corporate Counsel

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

41d • $206,400 - $282,000

About The Position

Addresses a broad array of legal matters to support the company’s business, working closely with other members of the Legal team, as well as internal business clients. The role involves advising, training, and offering legal support to business clients, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree AND 7+ years of practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and experience with a life sciences company or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies, or a combination of both.
• An active license to practice law in any state
• Independently identify, analyze, and render legal advice on complex issues
• Draft and negotiate agreements with clarity and precision
• Deliver concise and accurate legal advice, anticipating follow-up questions
• Build consensus with diverse stakeholders and third parties, forming strong collaborative relationships
• Exhibit proficiency and/or expertise in general corporate matters, healthcare and regulatory compliance, drafting transactional documents and agreements, employment law, data privacy, risk management, and contract management
• Possess strong corporate compliance and transactional experience, including contract drafting skills.
• Anticipate business and industry issues and recommend process/technical/service improvements
• Demonstrate broad expertise and apply in-depth knowledge to improve team efficiency
• Lead multiple teams and projects, demonstrating strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Exhibit excellent computer, communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
• See the broader picture and long-term impact on the division/company
• Meet multiple deadlines with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Apply creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complex situations.
• Influence internal/external business and industry issues impacting the company
• Understand strategic direction and incorporate it into tactical plans
• Develop broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques within a strategic job function
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in all dealings

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and business-savvy legal advice and risk guidance to business partners and key stakeholders
• Counsel on a wide range of corporate issues including interactions with business clients on cross-functional projects
• Draft, negotiate, and advise clients on a broad range of legal and contractual matters to support the Company’s business, including but not limited to: clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents, research agreements, clinical supply agreements, consulting agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and distribution agreements
• Review contracts and other legal documents, advising on appropriate legal actions
• Develop and manage legal templates and procedures
• Engage in activities such as licensing, collaborations, agency and third-party vendor contracting, and other routine business arrangements
• Maintain strong relationships with business clients and third-party contracting parties to understand business requirements and ensure contractual terms align with the company’s priorities and policies
• Provide legal support in the development of innovative services or products that differentiate the company
• Mentor and supervise lower-level legal staff and/or lead indirect teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary
• eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree