Senior Director, Transactional Attorney

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

86d • $203,000 - $265,000

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Management in managing certain legal functions of the company including transactions, contracts, and M&A.

Requirements

• JD and a State Bar admission.
• Minimum 10 years of major law firm or in-house experience.
• Three years of in-house experience with a major pharmaceutical and/or biotech company is preferred but not necessary.
• Exceptional English communication skills written and verbal.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word; Excel; Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and produce quality work product in a fast-paced, stimulating environment.
• Demonstrated excellent business judgment and the ability to form strong working relationships with internal clients while maintaining adherence to legal standards.
• Proven depth of knowledge of corporate legal issues, particularly in the pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry including contracts and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and take ownership of the daily contracting function including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, with a heavy emphasis on Business Development and M&A.
• May also be given an opportunity to take on litigation, employment, regulatory, and other legal matters.
• Become a strategic partner with Regulatory, Finance, IT, Clinical, Manufacturing, Medical, and Commercial Groups to assist them with their various legal needs.
• Review, draft, and implement corporate policies and procedures.
• Advise Senior Management on legal issues and risk.
• Assist General Counsel on other legal projects on as-needed basis.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees