Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Sacramento, CA

In-House

Sacramento, CA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Sacramento, CA

Attorney

8-12 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing, serves as the primary legal partner to leaders of a division within a business unit, offering counsel on legal issues and risk mitigation strategies. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing excellent client service and counseling assigned division leaders on a variety of legal questions and issues, such as contract compliance and confidentiality.
- Drafting initial formats and terms for commercial agreements and delivering agreements to customers and vendors to initiate negotiations. Interfacing with Contract Administration teams to set up contracts.
- Meeting with external parties to negotiate terms of agreements, achieving the most favorable terms for the business. Counseling business leaders on the acceptance or refusal of external party terms based on legal considerations and business acumen.
- Reviewing all terms and revisions from external parties and managing the iterations of commercial agreement terms.
- Reviewing a variety of marketing and public relations communications to ensure compliance of all product information and messaging.
- Identifying and liaising with appropriate Legal and Compliance teams on behalf of the business to resolve legal issues that do not fall within the purview of commercial and transaction law.
- Proactively identifying legal risks and providing insights on how the business can incorporate risk mitigation into strategic planning.
- Serving as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team when the business engages in litigation.
- Advising business unit leaders on terms, risks, and due diligence during mergers and acquisitions activities.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate degree is required.
- 8-12 years of experience is preferred.
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field is also required.

Salary Information:
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $121,600 - $173,700.
- The position is bonus eligible.
- Company offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), 401k savings plan, access to wages before payday with myFlexPay, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short- and long-term disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and healthy lifestyle programs.

Additional Information:
- The application window is anticipated to close on 8/19/2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
- The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay is determined by multiple factors including a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills, and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
- Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
- The company supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to various protected statuses as required by federal, state, or local law.