Senior Legal Counsel, NA

Overview

This role provides practical, business-focused legal support to commercial, operational, innovation, and regulatory teams within the pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery business. You will partner closely with business leaders to support growth, manage risk, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and enable customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

Legal Business Partnership

• Serve as primary legal support for designated Pharma business teams.
• Provide practical legal advice to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Partner with commercial, operations, procurement, quality, regulatory, innovation, and supply chain teams.
• Translate legal risks into clear business recommendations.

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret:
  • Customer agreements
  • Supply agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Distribution agreements
  • Development and collaboration agreements
  • Vendor and service contracts
• Support contract standardization and process improvements.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Advise on legal issues related to pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, and healthcare regulations.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assist with implementation of company policies, governance requirements, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the Pharma business.

Risk Management

• Identify legal, regulatory, commercial, and operational risks.
• Develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute prevention and resolution activities.
• Coordinate with external counsel when appropriate.

Innovation & Strategic Projects

• Support new product development initiatives.
• Provide legal guidance for innovation, technology, and strategic partnerships.
• Participate in acquisitions, integrations, and other corporate projects as needed.
• Assist in protecting intellectual property and confidential information.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Legal Centers of Excellence, including IP, Compliance, Privacy, Employment, and Corporate teams.
• Deliver legal training and awareness programs for business stakeholders.
• Foster a proactive, risk-aware culture.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6–10 years of relevant legal experience, including in-house counsel or law firm experience supporting pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $194,000 - $263,500 (final offer amount may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location).
• Performance-based bonus plan.
• 401k & Retirement Savings plan.
• Vacation.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Wellness plan.
• Generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP.
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Additional benefits may vary by location, pay class, or other factors.

Location

• Work remotely
• Reports to: VP, Legal North America

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.