IrvineFull TimeLegal
Remotely
partnershipslife sciencescontract negotiationdue diligencepharmaceuticalsco developmentlicenses
Job Description
📋 Description
- Senior Counsel for AbbVie's Global Alliances, supporting collaborations from discovery through
- Partner with Global Alliances, asset strategy teams, disease strategy teams, and R&D leadership
- Advise on alliance matters across the pharmaceutical and device life cycle; draft, review, and
- Support due diligence and integration planning to ensure strategic fit and executional readiness.
- Provide clear legal guidance to business leadership; serve as a go-to resource on complex areas of
- On-site presence required: at least 3 days/week in Irvine, CA or North Chicago, IL or South San
🎯 Requirements
- J.D. degree required and must meet state licensing requirements.
- 5+ years of experience in life sciences/pharma transactions and global collaborations, with
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating licenses, collaboration agreements, co-development and
- Strong ability to interpret complex strategic agreements and advise senior management on R&D
- Scientific background preferred; understanding of biology/chemistry concepts helpful.
- Proven autonomous, proactive, results-driven legal professional with excellent analysis and
🎁 Benefits
- AbbVie offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, and
- Eligible to participate in long-term incentive programs.
- Equal opportunity employer; competitive compensation and comprehensive programs.