Assistant General Counsel - Legal Business Development

Novo Nordisk
Cambridge, MA
Category Legal
Job Description
The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and support to R&D Business Development. The work focuses on drafting and negotiating various types of agreements such as research and development collaborations and partnerships, license agreements, M&A agreements and various transactional intellectual property matters.

Requirements

  • J.D. Law degree from recognized university and state bar admission required, and ability to obtain a Massachusetts in-house counsel license
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant transactional experience from a major law firm or in-house legal department
  • Relevant experience providing legal advice to life sciences/pharmaceutical industry required
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex life sciences/pharmaceutical industry agreements required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
  • Has personal drive, “can-do” approach and results-oriented attitude, which enables you to establish strong professional relations internally and externally
  • International mind-set and enjoy being part of a global work environment
  • Strong work ethic and business judgment and ability to assess risk and think strategically
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage numerous and changing priorities effectively and solid attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
  • Time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy
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