Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law

Bristol Myers Squibb UK

United Kingdom
$290,450 - $351,951; + incentive cash + stock oppo...
50% onsite
Business development transactions law
Licensing, collaboration, m&a, equity investments
Legal due diligence
This role leads a team that supports the full lifecycle of licensing, collaboration, acquisition, divestiture, equity investment, and alliance-related transactions, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across BMS

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team that supports the full lifecycle of licensing, collaboration, acquisition, divestiture, equity investment, and alliance-related transactions, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across BMS.
  • Lead and develop a team of BD Transactions attorneys, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Matching Summary

This role leads a team that supports the full lifecycle of licensing, collaboration, acquisition, divestiture, equity investment, and alliance-related transactions, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across BMS.

Salary

$290,450 - $351,951; Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available; Health Coverage, Wellbeing Support, Financial Well-being and Protection, Work-life benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Business development transactions law
  • Licensing, collaboration, M&A, equity investments
  • Legal due diligence
  • Cross-functional, matrixed organizations
  • Negotiating complex agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Anticipate deal trends
  • Proactively position organization
  • Practical, service-oriented legal advice
  • Strong executive presence
  • Navigate ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree and admission to a state bar
  • Minimum 15 years of legal experience
  • Leading large, complex, high-risk transactions
  • Leadership experience managing senior attorneys/managers
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects

Work Rights

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