Associate Director, Legal Affairs

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for commercial contracts, M&A, and corporate matters.

Associate Director, Legal Affairs is a member of the Legal Department, reporting to the Vice President, Legal Affairs.

Primary responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, development & license agreements, asset purchase agreements, and service agreements.
• Engaging in all aspects of mergers & acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and contract drafting and negotiation.
• Assisting with corporate matters, including inter-company, lender, and credit agreements, and Company organization.
• Opportunity to assist with other legal and compliance tasks, as needed.

• Juris Doctorate, eligible for NJ in-house counsel license.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience practicing at a law firm or as in-house counsel (pharmaceutical industry experience preferred).
• Ability to spot and analyze legal issues, make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in performance of duties consistent with instructions and oversight by supervisor.
• Ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders across the Company and to perform tasks in compliance with applicable law and ethical rules.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.