The director, transactional law, is a leader within the transactional law group with an emphasis on strategic transactionsThis position can be a remote position and located anywhere in the us.
Responsibilities:
Legal advisor on cross functional teams evaluating potential strategic transactions (including licensing, collaborations and m&a opportunities),responsible for the negotiation and drafting of related agreements and continuing support of such relationships, including interpretation and advice to applicable functional groups
Responsible for drafting, reviewing, interpretation, negotiation and execution of a full range of commercial contracts, in particular those relating to intellectual property rights
Identify and develop trusted adviser relationship with clients and stakeholders in order to influence without authority
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment to resolve issues, manage transactional risk and bring transactions to an acceptable close
Interfaces with external legal resources, as needed
Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience
In-house counsel and u.s.-based public company experience preferred
Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is critical, as is ability to “roll up sleeves” and work in a hands-on manner, as well as provide legal leadership and guidance
Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is desired
Previous experience managing the work of others
Education:
Jd degree and active member of washington state bar association or eligible to promptly register as in-house counsel
As the leading employer in our industry in the pacific northwest, seattle genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their familiesBenefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much moreTo learn more about seattle genetics, please visit www.seattlegenetics.com.
Seattle genetics is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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