Corporate Counsel Jobs in New Jersey

INTRODUCTION

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Legend Biotech is seeking a Corporate Counsel as part of the Legal team based in Bridgewater, NJ. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for the review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, while providing practical, business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders. This role will serve as primary legal partner for day-to-day contracting needs of designated business functions and works closely with senior attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders to provide practical, risk-based legal advice while helping to drive efficient contracting processes in a dynamic biotech environment. The position reports to Legend Biotech's Deputy General Counsel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary responsibilities include leading the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of a broad array of commercial, procurement, and other contracts supporting the company's US and EU commercial, R&D and clinical operations, including master service agreements and related statements of work, manufacturing and supply agreements, quality agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements (including with healthcare professionals), SAAS agreements, staffing agreements and other contracts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, Finance, IT, Commercial, R&D, Clinical, Medical) and other subject matter experts to serve as primary legal partner for contracting needs of designated business functions and effectively drive contracts and transactions to conclusion.
• Support contract intake and prioritization in coordination with Legal Operations.
• Support continuous improvement of contracting processes and workflows and assist in the implementation, maintenance, training and enforcement of contract-related policies, procedures and systems.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of standard contract forms, templates and playbooks.
• Secondary responsibilities include supporting other members and functions of the Legal Department on ad hoc legal matters and cross-functional special projects, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-8 years of relevant experience, including drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating complex agreements and providing legal counsel on contracts and transactions. In-house experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school (or the equivalent); high academic achievement.
• Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states; either admission to the New Jersey Bar or eligibility for in-house qualification in New Jersey.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment applicable to a global life sciences company preferred, including: the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the False Claims Act (and similar state laws), the Anti-Kickback Statute (and similar state laws), and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (and similar anti-bribery laws).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital contract lifecycle management tools.
• Clear and practical communication style.
• Team player with collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet changing needs.
• Strong ability to influence and present complex information to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated success in proactively and independently driving transactions and processes.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.

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