AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

Senior Counsel- BioPharma & Corporate Legal

US - Boston - MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$184k-$276kDetected 3 hours ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationM&ACorporate LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
  • We believe it's not just about getting the best solution, it's also about doing it the right way - ethics, compliance, and transparency are front and center of everything we do.
  • We're a legal function that values flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to stretch and accept new challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Using your knowledge of licensing, IP, commercial and corporate law you will provide drafting, negotiation, and business counsel support to lead the legal support for key transactions, driving projects to completion and helping to mitigate critical legal and business risks.
  • Ability to manage complexity and cultivate innovation
  • Ability to act independently and drive projects to completion
  • 03-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree with admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 5+ years of experience with pharmaceutical related licensing and collaboration work, supporting Business Development teams

Compensation

  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 184,228.00 - 276,342.00 USD.

Benefits

  • offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. ​
  • But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.

Company info

  • Senior Counsel- BioPharma & Corporate Legal
  • Global Legal
  • Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office
  • AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases.
  • We're valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing.
  • We focus on professional and personal development and place a premium on providing lawyers with broad exposure and the opportunity to counsel diverse stakeholders on legal risks.
  • As a member of the BioPharma & Corporate Legal group, you'll be part of a team of transaction lawyers, focused on delivering the most important projects for our Business Development teams.
  • Your work will include supporting licensing and collaborations, as well as asset deals and M&A projects and other commercial matters for AstraZeneca.
  • We're looking for a skilled, ambitious lawyer to help AstraZeneca become a world leader in our therapeutic areas of focus, including Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals (including cardiovascular, renal & metabolism; respiratory & immunology; and infectious disease therapies) and Rare Disease.
  • Your specialist expertise will be key to achieving this ambition!

Equal opportunity

  • If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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