Legal Counsel, US Corporate & Investments

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

3d • $181,800 - $337,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, is hiring a Counsel attorney for its US Corporate & Investments legal team. Reporting to the Head of the US Corporate & Investments practice group, this onsite South San Francisco role provides legal advice and representation on a broad range of corporate and contractual matters, including corporate governance, M&A integration, treasury and finance, real estate, procurement, and business development transactions. The position is not fully remote, and relocation benefits are not available.

The successful candidate will anticipate and assess legal and business risks in complex transactions and learn new science and technologies in the biopharma and diagnostics fields. The Counsel will work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across business development, research, development, manufacturing, regulatory, finance, tax, and commercial teams; lead cross-functional teams; manage competing stakeholder objectives; and communicate recommendations to legal and non-legal colleagues, including senior executives.

Responsibilities include supporting governance and corporate secretary activities for Roche’s US entities; advising business leaders on general corporate matters; serving as a legal contact for procurement and commercial contracting groups; supporting M&A integrations and the real estate legal practice; advising on FINRA investigations and industry consortia; and supporting business development transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, asset purchases, joint ventures, and license and collaboration transactions. The role also fosters client relationships and effective working processes.

The expected salary range for the California primary location is $181,800 to $337,600. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. The position qualifies for the benefits described at the linked benefits page.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years at a law firm.
• Advanced law degree (JD).
• Currently licensed to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Registered or currently eligible as a Registered In-House Counsel in California.
• Well-rounded corporate and transactional legal practice experience, with familiarity in a variety of transaction structures.
• Experience working with publicly traded companies.
• Good judgment, interpersonal skills, organizational savvy, and diplomatic sensitivity to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary, diverse, and global colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in digital, data, and AI, including large language models, prompt engineering, agentic AI, and legal applications; able to apply critical judgment and legal expertise to verify AI-generated insights and validate digital outputs.
• Willingness and interest in learning about the life sciences industry and the company’s legal practices.
• Ability to work global hours, frequently being available as early as 6 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
• Ability to work onsite at the Genentech campus in South San Francisco, California.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working within a life sciences company, such as biotech or pharmaceutical.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for governance and corporate secretary activities for Roche’s US entities, including state qualification and withdrawal filings, annual reports, resolutions, minutes, and dissolutions.
• Advise business leaders on general corporate and business matters, including conflicts of interest, insider trading, and third-party bankruptcy risks.
• Serve as a key legal contact for Roche’s global procurement group and commercial contracting organizations, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among supporting legal groups.
• Support corporate business development teams with M&A integrations.
• Support Roche’s real estate legal practice group.
• Provide strategic advice and legal support for FINRA investigations.
• Advise on industry consortia activities and governance involving the Roche Group.
• Build strong relationships with client groups and create efficient and effective processes for working with clients.
• Support business development transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, asset purchases, joint ventures, and license and collaboration transactions.
• Work with stakeholders across business development, research, development, manufacturing, regulatory, finance, tax, and commercial teams; lead cross-functional work and communicate recommendations to legal and non-legal colleagues.

Benefits

• Benefits are available as described at the benefits link provided in the posting; specific benefits are not listed.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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