Exelixis
Associate Corporate Counsel, Contracts
Exelixis, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
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 responsibilitiesEDUCATION/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
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.
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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 responsibilitiesEDUCATION/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
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.
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