Associate Corporate Counsel, Contracts

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Provides transactional legal support to the Research and Development organizations and other departments in conjunction with senior members of the Legal team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts in support of the Research and Development organizations (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, materials transfer agreements, simple and complex clinical trial agreements, clinical advisory board agreements, and various vendor services agreements and master agreements).

• Review and provide input regarding clinical trial-related documents, such as informed consent forms and privacy documents, and serve as an internal legal resource to the discovery, development, and clinical teams.

• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements and operational arrangements.

• Identify and define operational and legal risks and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.

• Interact with internal clients effectively to address legal and business questions.

• Interface with clinical research organizations, hospitals, and universities to facilitate clinical trials.

• Implement organizational or team objectives and interpret company policies with supervision from senior legal counsel.

• Aid in the development of technical and/or business solutions to complex problems in creative and effective ways with supervision of senior legal counsel.

• Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under the direction of senior attorneys.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:

• BS/BA degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field

• JD degree required and must be admitted to practice, preferably in California

• One to three years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceuticals industry

• One to three years of contract drafting and negotiation experience required

• Clinical trial contract drafting and negotiation experience desired

Knowledge/Skills:

• Possesses clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), CompareDocs, and Internet.

• Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames with supervisor input.

• Acts responsibly and conscientiously.

• Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.

• Works independently and in a team environment.

• Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.

• Must be a self-starter and quick learner.

• Must have good judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working indoors, performing clerical work, and/or meeting with stakeholders

• Travel not required

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $164,000 - $234,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.