Director, Corporate Counsel US

Corden Pharma Colorado • Boulder, CO, US, CO

5d • $195,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the lead legal advisor for Corden Pharma in the United States, responsible for providing pragmatic, business-oriented legal support across Corden’s operations in Colorado and South Carolina. The position will offer strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks while collaborating closely with business leaders. Additionally, the Director, Legal U.S. will work with global legal and cross-functional teams and assist the General Counsel with international matters, strategic initiatives, integrations, and transactions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ten years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international, fast-paced CDMO, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environment
• Strong grounding in U.S. commercial, contract, and corporate law, with sound judgment in identifying legal risk whilst facilitating the business
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements independently
• Experience managing disputes, litigation, arbitration, and settlements in coordination with external counsel
• Strong business judgment, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes effectively across senior management and cross-functional stakeholders without formal reporting authority
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, combined with a structured, pragmatic, and hands-on working style
• Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting major operational projects, including capital investment and construction matters, is an advantage
• Additional language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and other business transactions for Corden Pharma in the United States, including manufacturing, supply, development, procurement, and capital project agreements
• Manage disputes affecting the U.S. business, including litigation, arbitration, and settlements, in coordination with external counsel as appropriate
• Monitor, advise, and develop mitigation strategies on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the U.S. business
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to Corden Pharma’s U.S. functions and sites on commercial, corporate, compliance, operational, and other matters
• Develop and maintain legal templates, tools, policies, and guidance materials to support the business efficiently and consistently
• Provide legal training and practical guidance to internal stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance topics
• Work closely with global legal and cross-functional teams to support effective collaboration across functions, sites, and external stakeholders
• Lead legal projects as assigned by the General Counsel
• Support the General Counsel on strategic initiatives, integrations, M&A matters, and selected corporate finance transactions
• Act as the primary legal partner for site leadership, translating complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies
• Guide internal stakeholders through legal risks and compliance frameworks
• Direct outside counsel and lead cross-functional risk management for the site
• Assist in developing and managing site budget and all legal functions including outside counsel

Benefits

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director