Legal Counsel

BeiGene

About The Position

BeOne is a rapidly growing global oncology company focused on discovering and developing innovative, affordable, and accessible treatments for cancer patients worldwide. The company is seeking a self-motivated Legal Counsel to meet increasing business demands. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation, contract drafting, and analytical skills, along with prior in-house legal, clinical operations, or procurement experience within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. This role requires a proven ability to collaborate with legal and business functions on various contract types, efficiently manage a high volume of agreements, and serve as a trusted legal advisor to business partners. BeOne's global team comprises over 11,000 colleagues across six continents, committed to radically improving access to medicines.

Requirements

U.S. law degree (J.D.)
Current “good standing” admission to at least one U.S. state bar
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work across global time zones.
Working knowledge of applicable healthcare laws, pharmaceutical and other relevant laws and regulations and ability to interpret and apply such knowledge to inform business activities and contract positions.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of professionalism.
Highly effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
Detail-oriented.
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using discretion and judgment.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.
Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of prior in-house experience as a member of a legal department, clinical operations department, or procurement organization in a biotechnology or pharmaceuticals company strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate and manage a high volume and wide variety of contracts, including master service agreements, statements of work, amendments, clinical trial agreements throughout the lifecycle of the study, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements.
Evaluate legal and contractual risks and escalate matters in accordance with BeOne policies and guidance.
Provide practical, solution-oriented legal support to BeOne business functions, including research and development, procurement, finance, manufacturing, information technology, and others.
Ensure contract terms and conditions are compliant with applicable laws and regulations as well as accurately reflect BeOne intent and strategy.
Train and educate BeOne business functions on the use of contract templates, applicable playbooks, relevant legal issues, and good contracting practices.
Assist in implementing new contracts policies and procedures.
Lead and participate in special projects and successfully drive change with the organization as needed.
Partner cross-functionally to develop contracting approaches for new business strategies.
Conduct legal research, as needed, on a range of legal issues, including applicable laws, regulations, and contract-related matters, to support negotiations and business decision-making.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness
Annual bonus plan (for Non-Commercial roles)
Opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock (discretionary equity awards)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan