Senior Attorney, Commercial (San Diego/Hybrid)

Illumina • San Diego, CA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a position for an attorney with experience managing a broad range of commercial contracts and operational legal needs, as well as special projects and workstreams relating to complex transactions. Prior law firm experience and experience working in cross-functional teams in-house is preferred. This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2-3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego, CA area and be able to commute to our corporate offices.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school in the United States
• Member of the CA bar or able to practice as an in-house attorney under CA out-of-state attorney rules
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related legal experience with a J.D. degree
• 3+ years of top-tier law firm experience plus in-house experience preferred
• Strong structural legal drafting skills
• Demonstrated strong strategic and analytical thinking
• Proven track record as team player with strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Set and maintain high standards for self and the team
• Clear communication and effective negotiating skills
• Able to adapt and iterate seamlessly in a fast-paced environment
• Approaches position with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Experience effectively and ethically using AI tools
• Exemplifies highest legal professional standards

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree desired in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, material sciences, or related field is helpful, but not required
• Knowledge of genetics and other biological sciences is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Leading legal projects and workstreams related to complex commercial transactions and internal process management requiring in-depth consideration of multiple factors
• Negotiating and advising on terms and conditions for product and service sales
• Advising on various legal risks, pricing and other business strategies, as well as other issues related to commercial deals in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Reviewing and revising business documents and working closely with finance, commercial, business development, product marketing and other teams to accomplish company goals
• Developing and improving processes that support contracting with customers, vendors, and collaborators

Benefits

• access to genomics sequencing
• family planning
• health/dental/vision
• retirement benefits
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

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