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In-House
Attorney
Corporate
Corporate - Contract Law
Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Min 5 yrs required
Director-Legal Affairs, Corporate Counsel The candidate will work closely with Intercept’s business development/strategy personnel, finance/accounting personnel, research and development personnel, and other legal professional (IP, corporate, commercial and clinical), as well as management. Will act as a key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Assume responsibility for the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, Proxy Statements, 8-Ks and Section 16 filings in collaboration with internal and external accounting and legal teams. Provide legal advice in relation to investor relations and public relations matters. Assist the Vice President-Legal Affairs in providing legal and professional support to Intercept personnel on a range of legal matters. Lead contractual negotiations with partners, collaborators, service providers, consultants and other vendors to ensure appropriate business and legal terms. Assist the Contract Management Team with drafting and revising a broad range of agreements, including clinical trial agreements, master services agreements, consulting agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, supply agreements and commercial agreements. Contribute to the constant improvement of the internal and external contracting processes. Engage in a range of corporate support activities, including building corporate and support infrastructure for a quickly growing and evolving business. Assist other members of the legal department with policies and procedures relating to corporate governance, department administration, and other matters. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must have a JD degree from ABA accredited law school and Active, good standing State Bar admission. Should have 7-10 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience and 5+ years previous management experience. Experience in biopharma. Experience working in-house for a biopharma company is a plus. Knowledge and experience in securities law is required. Knowledge and experience in transactional law, specifically related to Business Development, M & A, licensing, and contracted services is needed. Experience supervising junior attorneys, paralegals, contract specialists and outside counsel is must. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is essential.
Job ID: 85416-194702
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