Overview
A global life sciences organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across the business. This role involves identifying and resolving complex legal issues while balancing risk management with business objectives. The position requires a strong global mindset, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to integrate legal and commercial considerations into practical guidance. The role reports to the Vice President, General Counsel and is remote with a strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex legal matters including antitrust, bankruptcy, and clinical diagnostics.
- Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters in partnership with external counsel.
- Support global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences/diagnostics compliance such as labeling, promotional review, and post-market risks.
- Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics including anti-corruption/anti-bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, and third-party due diligence.
- Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP-related contract terms, confidentiality, open-source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, and Legal policies.
- Represent the Legal department in senior leadership meetings.
- Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance legal workflows.
Requirements
- Licensed U.S. attorney with 5+ years of experience and active U.S. Bar membership in good standing.
- Experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house, preferably within life sciences; global experience is a plus.
- Excellent academic credentials with strong judgment and strategic mindset to advise senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including mentoring, team building, and driving outcomes through collaboration and accountability.
- Substantial deal and negotiation experience, including leading executed transactions such as partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, and research agreements.
- Awareness of AI, governance, and technology enablement as they relate to legal practice and risk management.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholders.
- Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve legal processes and efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with healthcare regulation.
- Experience with software licensing.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel globally up to 20% of the time.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000 annually.
- Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
Location
- Remote work arrangement available.
- Strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN.
The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and complies with federal and state disability laws, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.