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Corporate - M&A Attorney in Detroit, MI (Remote)

Amgen, Inc. Feb 22,2022 Jan 14,2022 Location USA Detroit MI
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - M&A

Min 4 yrs required

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Senior Counsel - Strategic Transactions - Mergers and Acquisitions The candidate supports the group in a variety of life sciences transactions, including collaborations, in-licenses and out-licenses involving biotech and pharmaceutical products and technology, equity investments and mergers and acquisitions, while working closely with other groups (R&D, Finance, Operations, Commercial), and coordinating with various members of the Law Department. Provides support for ongoing alliances with Amgen’s key partners. Serve as in-house lead for M&A transactions, coordinating with internal stakeholders, outside counsel and advisors and opposing counsel. Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, and other agreements ancillary to investments in private companies. Draft and negotiate complex licensing agreements and collaboration agreements. Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts typical for the life sciences industry, including simple license agreements, research agreements, development, and supply agreements. Provide legal advice and support for existing alliances and partnerships. Advise internal client groups and senior management on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, IP ownership, product registration, legal issues related to the development, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, corporate governance and other legal risks. Advise junior attorneys and contract specialists on the preparation, negotiation, and execution of more routine documents and agreements. Work with the Business Development team and other departments within the company to conduct and coordinate due diligence efforts with strategic investments, licensing, and M&A transactions. Should have a J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, and 4+ years of experience practicing law. Should preferably have 7+ years of the law firm or in-house experience. Experience with a Fortune 500 corporation (preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry) or a nationally recognized law firm is preferred. Experience advising on, drafting, and negotiating complex licensing and partnering agreements and/or corporate transactions, such as M&A transactions, with a strong preference for biotechnology industry or pharmaceutical industry transactions experience.

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Job ID.: R-135680.

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