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Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development Jobs in Brisbane, California, USA at BristolMyers Squibb
Location: Brisbane
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more : Â / working-with-us.
Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced transactional attorney who can succeed within our fast-paced, adaptive, and focused culture.
Position Overview
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This position will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice, guidance, and support for Corporate Development (mergers and acquisitions), Business Development (licensing and collaborations), and Alliance Management.
Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Business Development.
Responsibilities :
Lead drafting and negotiations, structuring, and counseling on transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, strategic equity investments, strategic divestitures, global licenses, collaborations, and partnerships).
Identify and resolve critical legal issues and help resolve critical business issues arising from transactions.
Oversee and manage the legal due diligence process.
Partner with Corporate Development and Business Development clients to ensure strategic alignment in all transactions, escalating matters as appropriate.
Manage business relationships and counsel business clients internally and externally on transaction and strategic issues related to alliances and collaborations.
Contribute to developing a high-performance transactions legal team and foster a collaborative culture with effective relationships across departments.
Manage antitrust approvals and negotiations with authorities and regulators as appropriate.
Adopt a service-oriented approach to advising internal client groups.
Demonstrate commitment to Bristol Myers Squibb’s mission and values.
Qualifications / Competencies :
Law degree with qualification to practice law in New Jersey or ability to obtain a NJ in-house counsel limited license.
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements in the bio/pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical / life sciences industry.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business judgment skills.
High integrity, risk assessment ability, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage expectations and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and efficiently towards broad objectives.
Additional details on compensation, benefits, and work environment are provided in the original description.
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Title: Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development
Company: BristolMyers Squibb
Location: Brisbane, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Business Law), Business (Business Law)
