Corporate Counsel, Strategic Transactions

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director, Corporate Counsel, Strategic Transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a legal advisor on mergers, acquisitions, licensing, and other strategic initiatives
• Lead and manage M&A transactions from strategy through closing, including due diligence and agreement negotiation
• Provide legal support for R&D collaborations and ensure compliance with securities laws for public company transactions

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience, focusing on M&A and corporate transactions
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with complex M&A and strategic transactions involving intellectual property
• Familiarity with SEC-reportable transactions and R&D-related agreements is a plus