Senior Counsel II / Corporate Counsel - Transactions

Senior Counsel II / Corporate Counsel – Transactions

6+/11+ years of experience in corporate and licensing transactions in the life sciences
Demonstrated experience in transactions involving and between companies (private or public)
Familiarity with intellectual property concepts and licensing practices
Demonstrated experience supporting senior attorneys/partners in complex transactional work (e.g., asset acquisition, M&A)
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to the California Bar or the ability to qualify as Registered In-House Counsel
Knowledge of national regulations, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate law
Familiarity with corporate structures
Understanding of regional regulations and cross-border transactions for for-profit entities
Attentive to detail
Adept at working independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Support General Counsel in drafting and negotiating agreements (including business services agreements, licensing, collaborations, and the like) with third parties to develop favorable terms
Review agreements for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with all relevant regulations
Support legal processes in corporate due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and complex business transactions matters
Communicate with in-house and external counsel to prepare and manage transaction documents and deal matters
Advise stakeholders on contractual risk and compliance matters
Consult on general corporate and licensing legal matters
Build a collaborative partnership with other legal and business functions to ensure alignment of objectives and priorities
Develop business acumen and strategic legal skills as second chair to the General Counsel
Maintain current knowledge of legal developments and emerging industry trends
Manage outside counsel work product and budget, as needed
Be a model of high integrity
Other assignments and responsibilities as assigned by your manager