Corporate Counsel, Contracts

5-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Counsel, Contracts: Salary, Job Title, and Experience Information

Salary Information:
- Base salary range: $188,000 - $268,000 annually
- Additional benefits include 401k plan, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and opportunities for bonuses and stock purchase

Job Title:
- Corporate Counsel, Contracts

Experience Information:
- BS/BA degree in life sciences or related field
- JD degree and admission to practice, preferably in California
- 5-7 years of transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Draft, revise, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts, including NDAs, master services agreements, consulting/professional services agreements, and software license agreements.
- Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements.
- Identify risks and communicate them to internal decision-makers.
- Liaise with internal clients to address legal and business questions.
- Ensure contracts accurately reflect business terms and protect company interests.
- Advise contract managers on complex negotiations.
- Continuously improve contracting systems and processes.
- Collaborate with other Legal Department team members to develop templates and playbooks.

Education/Experience/Knowledge & Skills:

- BS/BA degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field.
- JD degree and admission to practice, preferably in California.
- 5-7 years of transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
- Possesses executive presence and strong communication skills.
- Ability to implement organizational or team objectives.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Efficient, detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills.
- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Acts responsibly and works well under pressure.
- Comfortable working independently and in a team environment.
- Dedicated to quality and highest professional standards.
- Self-starter and quick learner.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions:

- Primarily indoor desk work.
- Infrequent travel may be required.

About Exelixis:

- Compensation reflects cost of labor across several . geographic markets.
- Base pay range may vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401k plan with company contributions, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
- Opportunities for bonuses and stock purchase.
- 15 accrued vacation days in first year, 17 paid holidays, and up to 10 sick days throughout the year.
- Equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on protected class status.

Not applicable

Comprehensive employee benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual bonus program, stock purchase options, long-term incentives, vacation days, paid holidays, sick days.

Not specified

Contract drafting, negotiation, risk assessment, legal advising, communication, organization, time management, problem-solving, computer proficiency

BS/BA degree in life sciences or related field, JD degree

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Qualification and Experience JD degree, admitted to practice in California

Legal