Senior Counsel, Legal

Overview

An innovative bioplatform company is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its growing Legal Transactions team. This role serves as a strategic legal business partner to Business Development, Corporate Development, and Pioneering Medicines teams. The Senior Counsel will manage the structuring and negotiation of complex pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration agreements, as well as other significant transactions across the organization’s ecosystem. This position reports to the Vice President, Legal Transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel on strategic transactions including pharmaceutical collaborations, licensing agreements, R&D partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and other significant deals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Business Development, Corporate Development, Pioneering Medicines, and Finance to structure deals aligned with innovation strategy and business objectives.
• Support additional corporate transactions including complex financings and restructuring activities as needed.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and legal developments affecting pharmaceutical collaborations and biotech transactions.
• Develop and implement best practices, templates, and playbooks to streamline legal processes.
• Manage external law firms and advisors, directing high-stakes negotiations and controlling legal costs.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal interpretations, risk management, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in complex life sciences transactions, including experience at a top-tier law firm; in-house experience preferred but not required.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical collaborations, licensing agreements, and significant transactions; M&A experience is a plus.
• Proven track record leading negotiations on complex, high-value deals in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong executive presence, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to advise senior executives and influence strategic decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $204,000 - $346,000, dependent on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Annual incentive program.
• Retirement benefits.
• Broad range of additional benefits.

Location

Not specified.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business, law, and cutting-edge biotechnology, supporting transformational partnerships that advance human health. Candidates with some but not all qualifications are encouraged to apply, as diverse experiences and transferable skills are valued.