Associate Counsel, Strategic Corporate Transactions Legal - Commercial

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Introduction:

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced transactional attorney to join its Law Department. Bristol Myers Squibb is a global BioPharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. We focus on the needs of health care professionals, patients, employees, shareholders and our communities, giving maximum priority to developing innovative medicines, accelerating pipeline development, delivering solid growth, continuing to manage costs, and adhering to high standards of business conduct and ethics. We are looking for an experienced transactional attorney who can be successful within our fast-paced, adaptive and focused culture.

Position Overview:

This position will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice, guidance and support related to HQ, US, global and above-market business transactions for Bristol Myers Squibb’s Commercial organization. Position will report to Counsel, SCT Legal Commercial

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and provide direct counseling to internal clients on routine and moderate complexity transactional matters in support of the company’s commercial functions. 

• Advise internal clients in structuring and advising on various transactions in a way that advances the company’s strategy while addressing legal and regulatory risks.

• Provide support within the SCT Legal team for agreements pertaining to BMS’ Commercial business unit functions.

• Draft, negotiate and finalize routine and non-routine contracts in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner.

• Identify and resolve legal issues and identify and help resolve business issues arising from related transactions.

• Provide legal advice and legal interpretation on rights and obligations under executed agreements.

• Assist with resolution of disputes under executed agreements.

• Proactively identify the need for, and assist with the creation of, new or improved contract templates for common transactions.

• Proactively identify the need for, prepare, and deliver training, written guidance and other aids for internal clients.

• Proactively advise internal clients regarding transaction issues in close collaboration with lawyers from other practice areas and relevant subject matter experts throughout the company.

• Consistently prioritize significant workload based on business needs and communicate this prioritization.

• Work cooperatively with peers to leverage skills and knowledge within the SCT Legal team and the Law Department.

• Actively contribute to maintaining a solid SCT Legal team, through participation in discussions, sharing best practices, collaboration on projects, etc.

• Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to advising internal client groups. 

• Demonstrate full commitment to Bristol Myers Squibb’s mission and values.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Law degree from recognized university. Qualification to practice law in New Jersey or ability to obtain NJ in-house counsel limited license (including application in process).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mix of a major law firm or the legal function of a major corporation, including through equivalent experience with contracting and transactional matters in an operational or contract management capacity.

• Practical experience drafting and negotiating agreements related to the bio/pharmaceutical or life-sciences industry, including master services agreements, associated statements o