CORPORATE COUNSEL - NJ (Princeton)
Posted 04/10/08
Closes:
Salary: open and negotiable
Handles basic and many complex corporate legal issues with minimal guidance. Key focus areas include providing FDA and promotional advice as well as act as lead attorney to one or more brands.
Typically advises managers, associate directors and directors. May handle a majority of legal work for a particular group or business function. Will have close working relationship with key business people for a group or business function. Recognized expert in at least two substantive areas of the law within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Deputy General Counsel – North America. Interacts with department colleagues and various departments. Also interacts with government agencies (e.g. FDA) and law firms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• While supporting one or more brands, focuses on providing advice both internally and externally (FDA, consultants) around promotional and regulatory issues.
• Drafts, reviews and may negotiate agreements, particularly confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements and clinical trial agreements.
• Participates in relevant claim and litigation activities as requested
• Operates as team leader through informal day to day mentoring of and advice to junior attorneys on related legal activities
• Performs other legal, administrative and corporate duties upon request
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• J.D. with 8 years legal experience preferred of which 2 years included in-house corporate legal experience.
• Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry required. FDA experience preferred.
• Demonstrated maturity and professionalism. Able to act as role model for others.
• Previous mentoring experience or desire to mentor others required.
• At least one State Bar admission required
• Strong communications skills – able to effectively collaborate and communicate with internal staff and other client groups.
• Effective time management/organization skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
One of the most Prestigious Pharmaceutical Companies in Princeton, NJ is seeking - Corporate Counsel.
Salary is open and negotiable - for immediate consideration please e-mail resumes to attention Amber at apylypiak@hobartwest.com
Contact Information
Mail: Hobart West Solutions
Attention: Amber Pylypiak
101 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
E-Mail: apylypiak@hobartwest.com
Phone: 609-452-2080
Fax: 609-452-1691