Senior Legal Counsel or Assistant General Counsel - M&A and Business Development
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Princeton
Posted on: September 21, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAt Dr. Reddy's "Good Health Can't Wait" By
joining Dr. Reddy's, you will contribute to making the
breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines
more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to
satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people
lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and
energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference
for their community and every community. Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion At Dr. Reddy's, we are deeply committed to building a
diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs
and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most
interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open
to exploring candidates with a less traditional background. Job
DescriptionJob SummaryWe are looking for an experienced corporate
transactional attorney to join its Global Legal and Compliance
("GLC") Team, as Senior Legal Counsel or Assistant General Counsel
- M&A and Business Development. This role will support M&A
and Business Development in North America and Europe. The attorney
will work closely with Corporate Development and Business
Development teams across the globe including supporting domestic
and international M&A, complex in and out-licensing,
collaborations and alliance management. This role will be key in
driving Dr. Reddy's strategic goals. Title will depend on years of
experience. Roles & Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for leading, coordinating and managing
acquisition and divestiture deal activities, including drafting and
negotiating the letters of intent, term sheets, purchase agreements
(asset, stock, merger, etc.) license agreements, development
agreements, collaboration agreements, and similar.
- You will be responsible for identifying and resolving complex
legal issues that arise in M&A and licensing matters.
- You will be responsible for advising senior management and
cross functional teams on legal and commercial issues arising in
connection with transactions.
- You will be responsible for driving robust due diligence
processes, including external legal support, to identify, assess
and communicate legal and deal risks and implement appropriate risk
mitigation.
- You will be responsible for providing advice in connection with
the planning and implementation of integration plans.
- You will be responsible for working with internal teams of
subject matter experts including finance, IP, tax, HR, Digital
Process Excellence, compliance, data privacy and more.
- You will be responsible for working with Global Legal and
Compliance Department to implement and improve processes.
- You will be responsible for proactively identifying
opportunities to for the legal and business teams.
- You will be responsible for providing clear and concise advice
to internal stakeholders.
- You will be responsible for providing innovative ideas in
complex areas of law and business.
- You will be responsible for providing mentorship to
colleagues.
- This position is in a hybrid capacity (3 days onsite, 2 days
remote).
- Travel Requirement: Approximately 20%.QualificationsEducational
qualification: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school in
the United States; member of at least one state bar in good
standingMinimum work experience: 5 to 8 years of experience as an
attorney in a law firm and/or in-house with a life science
companySkills & attributes:
- Significant mergers and acquisitions transactional experience
required.
- Substantial experience drafting and negotiating complex
pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration transaction
required.
- Experience managing and leading transaction teams.
- Life sciences experience a significant plus.
- Experience with drafting and negotiating complex pharmaceutical
licensing agreements.
- Excellent legal analysis skills.
- Effective, concise communicator.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight
deadlines and act decisively.
- Familiarity with specialized subjects that arise in
transactional matters, including securities laws, tax, IP,
antitrust, employment, data privacy, regulatory and
technology.*Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of
U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring
sponsorship now or in the future.Additional InformationOur Work
CultureAsk any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every
day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our
credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We
see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but
as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always
attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And
to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are
at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have
been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual
ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe
that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common
purpose and value system, they can make magic.Equal Opportunity
Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be
discriminated against based on disability. For more details, please
visit our career website at
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