Corporate Counsel associate General Counsel

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Corporate Counsel (Associate General Counsel)

The candidate will provide legal support and analysis on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, IP ownership and other legal risks in connection with the partnerships. Lead legal negotiations of amendments, ancillary agreements and other documents in connection with the ongoing activities between Gilead and its strategic partners. Perform due diligence and associated support in connection with the analysis of potential option exercises. Assist with the development of policies and procedures and preferred positions for different agreements. Provide legal support for cross-functional working groups and project teams formed to provide broad organizational support for partnerships. A Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school. Admission to the applicable State Bar, registration as in-house counsel, or ability to gain admission or registration for either in the applicable state within 90 days. BS in life sciences or related field preferred. Should have 12 years in a law firm and/or in-house advising on, drafting and negotiating agreements, including significant experience with transactions in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry advising clients on both business and legal issues. Prior experience with or exposure to international regulatory processes for pharmaceutical products and laws and regulations governing clinical trials is preferred. Team-focused and collaborative work style; willingness to build expertise and tackle new challenges in an evolving practice. Ability to manage and serve a wide range of clients within the company by recognizing and responding quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations. Ability to think creatively, devise solutions to challenging problems and effectively drive legal and business issues to closure. Willingness and ability to coordinate activities of many stakeholders across various departments, not only within the company’s headquarters in Foster City, but also throughout the company’s domestic and international subsidiaries. Appropriately triage a heavy workflow, setting priorities with clients and delivering results efficiently. Exercise mature and reliable judgment while enjoying the company's enthusiastic, informal and fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Exceptional and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

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Requisition id: R0032356.

Company info

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
333 Lakeside Drive
Foster City
California
United States 94404
Website : http://www.gilead.com