Senior Associate General Counsel- US Litigation and Global Investigations

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Job Description
 

We have the following exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate General Counsel of our US Litigation and Global Investigations team. This role directly reports to our Vice President, Head of Global Litigation and Investigation.  

Gilead’s mission is to innovate and deliver transformative therapies to create a healthier world for all people.  This mission drives our litigation, investigation, and risk assessment strategies.  This lawyer will help direct, manage, and execute our complex, high-profile and sophisticated portfolio of matters toward optimum results while leveraging innovation, incorporating a keen understanding of Gilead and industry dynamics, and applying a sophisticated knowledge of the law and external dynamics.  Gilead is a very collaborative and people- focused environment.  Therefore, this lawyer will need a high level of emotional intelligence that can effectively and supportively manage and develop direct reports. 

The role requires excellent judgment and experience demonstrating the ability to understand and adapt to highly complex and evolving legal issues and external dynamics in a way that furthers effective communication, advice, decision-making and execution in both independent and collaborative workstreams.  This lawyer will also be expected to effectively manage outside counsel and other legal service providers in a manner that brings out the highest caliber of legal advice, work product, advocacy, and results with maximum efficiency. There will be opportunities to counsel and present to our business leaders including executive management across the company and serve as a representative in external forums.

Specific Responsibilities

• Help develop and manage, implement, and support execution of forward-looking litigation, investigation, and risk assessment strategies aligned with the company’s US and global objectives, industry dynamics, regulatory landscape, and other external dynamics.
• Lead, inspire, role-model, manage, and contribute to our culture as a champion of excellence, inclusion, support, and collaboration within a high-functioning legal team.  Continuous emphasis on mentorship and professional development to enhance the team’s capabilities and effectiveness. Contribute to the advancement and development of more junior lawyers. 
• Actively manage and support US and global internal and external litigation.  This includes exercise of judgment in prioritization of matters and resources to respond to unexpected events alongside ongoing demands.  
• Serve as a trusted advisor on high-stakes litigation, investigation, and risk assessment matters that impact Gilead and the industry. 
• Maintain knowledge of relevant and developing case law, industry developments, regulatory issues, and