Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal, Immunology

AbbVie • Mettawa, IL

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About The Position

The role of Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal is responsible for developing legal strategy for AbbVie's Immunology medicines. The role requires leading with influence and legal depth at the intersection of strategy and execution. As a Sr. Associate General Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding high-impact decisions across complex operational and commercial environments. This role combines legal mastery, leadership, and enterprise thinking, empowering you to shape business outcomes, mentor legal talent, and drive initiatives that safeguard the company while enabling innovation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in job location.
• Minimum of 10+ years of legal experience, including a combination of in-house and law firm roles.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in complex legal matters tied to commercial, regulatory & operational priorities.
• Experience advising executive-level stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
• Experience managing or mentoring legal teams; leadership in matrixed environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a simple, understandable manner with colleagues across the company.
• Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel to executive and senior leaders in AbbVie's Immunology business unit, providing legal advice that drives both compliance and growth.
• Provide substantive advice across departments including Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and others concerning a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues.
• Lead cross-functional legal projects aligned to enterprise strategic priorities.
• Anticipate and navigate legal risks across business models, operations, and stakeholder relationships.
• Exhibit knowledge and advise on government-related policy initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform).
• Influence strategic direction by translating legal, regulatory, and industry shifts into actionable guidance.
• Oversee outside counsel engagements, manage, and develop budgets for assigned legal matters.
• Mentor, coach, and direct multiple attorneys; contribute to talent development and succession planning to shape leadership pipeline.
• Serve as a thought partner within the Legal function, helping to shape legal frameworks, policies, and priorities.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees
• Short-term incentive programs
• Long-term incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree