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Sr. Counsel/Sr. Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel - Legal Pharma Par
Little Falls, MN
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic, experienced transactional attorney with a passion for and expertise in structuring, drafting and negotiating complex licensing and strategic transactions to actively provide legal support to the global Pharma Partnering group and other groups within Genentech.To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to anticipate and assess legal and business risks associated with complex transactions and also possess a strong aptitude for learning new science and technologies. You should be able to clearly and concisely communicate well-reasoned recommendations to senior executives and business stakeholders. In addition, you should be comfortable with calibrating and advising on acceptable levels of risk commensurate with broader business objectives. You will be expected to structure, draft and negotiate complex licensing and strategic transactions and develop and recommend innovative solutions to complex legal and business issues.You must be able to work closely and independently with stakeholders in business development, research, development, manufacturing, regulatory, finance, tax and commercial teams. You should feel comfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing competing objectives and demands from a variety of stakeholders. Finally, you must possess strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and have an interest in coaching and developing others.Responsibilities:Business Legal SupportStructuring, drafting and negotiating in-licensing and out-licensing of patents and know-how, and other strategic transactions, including research collaborations focused on a particular target, digital therapeutic, gene therapy, drug discovery, technology, platform, or other new modality.Partnering with cross-functional representatives of various departments on transactions, in particular working closely with patent attorneys and agents on diligence, FTO and upstream licensing considerations.Advising on complex business and legal issues in support of collaborations with outside partners; working closely with Alliance Management to support the business objectives of a collaboration, interpret contractual provisions and negotiate and support amendments to or termination of a collaboration.Developing and maintaining strong working knowledge of licensing provisions, drug discovery and development, and manufacturing (large and small molecules).Contributing to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams.Personnel ManagementPossibly overseeing the workload of direct reports and the quality of the legal services provided; Helping ensure the consistency of legal advice related to transactions, including antitrust, privacy, and other matters relevant to transactionsPerformance management and professional/career development of direct reports, and contributing to same for attorneys and staff across Legal Pharma PartneringManaging outside counsel providing advice and deliverables to Legal Pharma Partnering and, where applicable, negotiating rates, project fees, and timelinesQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:JD with appropriate state license OR registered in-house counsel for relevant state8 or more years of relevant practice experience in the practice of licensing, corporate transactions, and/or litigation, with at least 2 years of experience in a law firm;Demonstrated experience in resolving challenging legal issues and ability to deliver sound, clear, practical legal advice in a business setting;Good judgment and interpersonal skills, and the organizational savvy and diplomatic sensitivities to effectively collaborate with others;Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written;Experience or ability to manage attorneys, and a proven track record of coaching and developing others;Superior client relations skills;Ability to multi-task with ease; andAbility to work both in a team and independently;Preferred Requirements include:Biology/chemistry undergraduate/graduate degree;3+ years of experiencelicensing in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other life science industry; and/orin mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other life science industry; and2+ years in-house experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other life science industry#LI-AB3
Job Summary
Company
Genentech, Inc.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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