Company name
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Experience
5 yrs required
Location
Princeton, NJ, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Legal
Posted on
Dec 11, 2022
Profile
Counsel, Lead of SCT Legal Enabling Services
The candidate will lead negotiations and provide direct counseling to internal clients on routine, non-routine and moderately complex transactional matters in support of for the company’s Enabling Services functions. Manage, develop and lead attorney(s) and/or other legal professional(s). Advise internal clients in structuring and advising on various transactions in a way that advances the company’s strategy while addressing legal and regulatory risks. Provide advanced level support and knowledge leadership within the SCT Legal Enabling Services team for all in-scope categories of agreements. Draft, negotiate and finalize routine and non-routine contracts in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner. Identify and resolve critical legal issues and identify and help resolve critical business issues arising from transactions. Provide legal advice and legal interpretation on rights and obligations under executed agreements. Assist with resolution of disputes under executed agreements. Proactively identify the need for, and drive the creation of, new or improved contract templates for common transactions. Proactively identify the need for, prepare and deliver training, written guidance and other aids for internal clients. Have primary legal responsibility for indirectly overseeing Transactional Legal support and development for contract managers that facilitate and support transactions for Enabling Services. Proactively advise internal clients regarding transaction issues in close collaboration with lawyers from other practice areas and relevant subject matter experts throughout the company. Consistently prioritize significant workload based on business needs and communicate this prioritization, and guide team in balancing priorities and overall workload. Work cooperatively with peers to leverage skills and knowledge within the SCT Legal team and the Law Department. Serve as primary SCT liaison to Legal Regulatory teams and subject matter experts that support Enabling Services functions and participate in Legal Regulatory team meetings in such capacity. Actively contribute to maintaining a solid SCT Legal team, through participation in discussions, sharing best practices, collaboration on projects, etc. Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to advising internal client groups. Demonstrate full commitment to mission and values.
Additional Information
ID: R1558476.
Company info
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Mail code B24-04 Rt. 206 Province Line Road
Princeton
New Jersey
United States 08540
Website : http://www.bms.com