Illumina

Illumina

Associate Director, Legal (San Diego/Hybrid)

US - California - San Diego · Director · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$205k-$308kDetected 7 days ago
Business DevelopmentM&AProcurementCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • This is a position for an attorney with experience managing a broad range of commercial contracts and operational legal needs, as well as special projects and workstreams relating to complex transactions.
  • This attorney will be based in San Diego, California.
  • This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2-3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Advising on, drafting, and negotiating high-value strategic customer agreements, serving as a key partner to business teams and maintaining critical customer relationships
  • Reviewing and revising business documents and working closely with finance, commercial, business development, product marketing and other teams to accomplish company goals
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to implement controls and operational processes aligned with contractual commitments, leveraging knowledge of internal procedures, risk frameworks, and approval authorities
  • We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience, with 7+ years of Management experience
  • Proven track record as a team player with strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
  • Experience effectively and ethically using AI tools
  • Technical degree desired in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, material sciences, or related field is helpful, but not required
  • Knowledge of genetics and other biological sciences is beneficial.

Nice to have

  • Prior law firm experience and experience working in cross-functional teams in-house is preferred.
  • 5+ years of top-tier law firm experience plus in-house experience preferred
  • Experience with public sector procurement contracts is a plus

Compensation

  • The estimated base salary range for the Associate Director, Legal (San Diego/Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $205,100 - $307,700.

Benefits

  • At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
  • Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.
  • Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
  • We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
  • Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Company info

  • Driving successful outcomes in complex customer negotiations by aligning contractual terms with strategic priorities and cultivating trusted relationships with key customers
  • Developing and improving processes that support contracting with customers, vendors, and collaborators
  • Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
  • Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
  • We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
  • We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.

Equal opportunity

  • If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This listing is sourced directly from Illumina's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.