Director, Corporate Counsel, Strategic Transactions

Overview

A leading organization in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech sector is seeking a Director, Corporate Counsel, Strategic Transactions. This role involves driving significant impact across key initiatives by partnering cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes. The position requires close collaboration with stakeholders to execute strategic priorities and scale performance in a high-growth environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $220,000 – $330,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal and strategic advisor on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure and execute strategic transactions
• Lead M&A transactions from inception through closing, including due diligence and negotiation
• Provide legal insight during early-stage deal assessments
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of strategic and R&D-related agreements
• Manage complex transactions involving intellectual property and licensing agreements
• Advise on compliance with applicable securities and corporate regulations

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on M&A and corporate transactions
• Experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading complex M&A and strategic transactions
• Strong understanding of SEC-reportable public company transactions
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with R&D-related agreements such as collaboration, clinical trial, or sponsored research agreements
• Working knowledge of broader corporate legal areas including governance, securities, commercial contracts, or litigation management
• Experience with M&A transaction management tools (e.g., Diligent, Intralinks) for handling complex transactions, due diligence, and secure document sharing
• Experience with intellectual property management systems (e.g., CPA Global, Anaqua) relevant to IP-related transactions and licensing agreements
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance software (e.g., MasterControl, Veeva Vault) to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and SEC-related considerations in the life sciences industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation
• Discretionary equity grants as part of long-term incentives

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could be a strong fit for the team.