Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law

Bristol Myers Squibb UK

Cambridge Crossing,
Cambridge crossing: $222,250 - $269,314; madison -...
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Drafting and negotiating agreements
Business development transactions
Alliance management support
** Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Counsel for Business Development Transactions Law to provide legal support to their business development organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in transactional law, specifically within the bio-pharmaceutical industry, and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements. **

Job Summary

  • The role provides legal counsel, guidance, and transactional support to Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development organization, focusing on licensing, collaboration, and strategic partnership arrangements.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, advising on rights and obligations, supporting dispute resolution, and managing external counsel.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb offers a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs to support employees' goals at work and in their personal lives.

Matching Summary

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** Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Counsel for Business Development Transactions Law to provide legal support to their business development organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in transactional law, specifically within the bio-pharmaceutical industry, and will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements. **

Salary

Cambridge Crossing: $222,250 - $269,314; Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $202,050 - $244,831; Princeton - NJ - US: $202,050 - $244,831

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drafting and negotiating agreements
  • Business development transactions
  • Alliance management support
  • Contract interpretation and compliance
  • Bio-pharmaceutical/life sciences industry knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Pragmatic and service-oriented legal counsel
  • Experience supporting Alliance Management
  • Ability to manage multiple matters
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • High integrity and commitment to values

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree and admission to a state bar
  • At least 5 years of legal experience
  • Experience in business development, licensing, collaboration, and/or corporate transactions
  • Solid understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical/life sciences industry
  • Strong contract interpretation, analytical, and drafting skills

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