Corporate Counsel

Neurocrine Biosciences • San Diego, CA

49d • $206,400 - $282,000

About The Position

A Corporate Counsel provides legal support to the Company’s corporate functions and business operations by advising on complex legal matters and increasingly complex legal issues within defined areas of responsibility. Works under the guidance of more senior attorneys to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice, support contracting activities, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies. Executes assigned legal workstreams and contributes to the effective delivery of legal services across corporate 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
• Ability to analyze legal issues and understand business impact with guidance
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on complex issues.
• 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

• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry practices
• Artificial intelligence, information technology, and data governance initiatives

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, practical legal advice and risk guidance to business partners on complex matters that inform legal strategy for assigned business areas
• Supports business activities, potentially including: Clinical development and research activities, Business development and alliance management activities, Corporate and operational matters, Artificial intelligence, information technology, and data governance initiatives
• Applies applicable laws and regulations, as well as industry requirements
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including: Confidentiality agreements, Consulting and master services agreements, Clinical trial and research-related agreements, Licensing, collaboration, and vendor agreements, Other routine corporate and transactional documents
• Supports corporate transactions, including financing, licensing, collaboration, and business development activities
• Ensures agreements align with 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 third-party contracting 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

• 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