Senior Counsel

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

7d•$160,500 - $305,000

About The Position

Empower business innovation through strategic legal guidance. As a Senior Counsel at AbbVie, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to shape decisions that bring great possibilities to patients ethically and effectively. This role builds on foundational experience, enabling you to navigate regulatory complexity, assess risk, and influence business outcomes, all while developing leadership capabilities for long-term career growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in job location
Minimum of 4 years of legal experience, in-house or healthcare compliance experience preferred
Demonstrate ability to advise business clients and assess legal risk in real time
Experience handling complex matters with a degree of autonomy and cross-functional collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into business clarity

Nice To Haves

Exposure to biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences compliance topics

Responsibilities

Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional business teams, providing proactive counsel on commercial, regulatory, or operational issues
Interpret and apply U.S. laws and global regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment
Review and advise on contracts, business activities, and strategic initiatives to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company objectives.
Support the development and implementation of legal policies, compliance programs, and training effort
Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes
Provide clear, timely guidance on evolving legal questions in a business-first manner
May lead or contribute to legal projects that span geographies, business units, or functions