Director Corporate Counsel Transactions

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Sleepy Hollow, WY

3d•$205,000 - $341,600•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Law Department, this attorney will serve as counsel for the company in connection with licensing, business development, strategic transactions, research collaborations and services arrangements. The role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements; advising senior management on proposed transactions; and ensuring compliance with existing contractual obligations, company policy, and applicable law. The successful candidate will have proven experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, technology or similar transactions, including structuring complex deals, advising on intellectual property matters, and managing risk across regulatory and corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a history of progressive in-house or firm experience and will thrive in a highly collaborative culture.

Requirements

JD with strong academic credentials; BA/BS required.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience negotiating and drafting complex agreements in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector.
Licensed to practice law in New York, or eligible for licensure as registered in-house counsel.
Deep expertise in contracts law, including drafting, negotiation, and risk analysis.
Ability to manage a high volume of client requests and competing priorities effectively.
Strong track record in business development, strategic alliances, partnerships, and collaborations.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience preferred; biotech experience strongly preferred.
Please include a representative deal sheet with your application.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior management and the business development team on major corporate initiatives, including collaborations, partnerships, and licensing agreements.
Negotiate and draft sophisticated licensing, collaboration, services and other agreements, including novel structures where no precedents exist.
Support critical collaborations with the alliance management team and provide legal counsel as issues arise.
Work closely with the intellectual property department to ensure accurate protection and management of IP assets.
Advise on regulatory and legal matters affecting existing or proposed arrangements, including privacy, antitrust, securities, and corporate law.
Manage outside counsel relationships on relevant legal matters, including strategy, workstreams, and budget oversight.