Transactional Corporate Counsel

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-10og78z eu4oa1w0"><div> <div> Job Title </div> Transactional Corporate Counsel <div></div> <div> Requisition </div> <div></div> JR000013807 Transactional Corporate Counsel (Open) <div></div> <div> Location </div> <div></div> Webster Groves (Pharma) - USA038 <div></div> <div> Additional Locations </div> <div></div> St. Louis, MO <div></div> <div> Job Description </div> <div></div> <div> <div> The Specialty Generics business of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Transactional Corporate Counsel, which will be a critical role in the Legal Department supporting several functions including Commercial, Business Development, Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, Environmental Health &amp; Safety, as well as general corporate functions. The Counsel will also support other projects and departments, as determined by the General Counsel of Specialty Generics. </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> Essential Functions </div> </div> <ul> <li> <div> Counsel senior leaders and other internal clients on a variety of legal issues. </div></li> <li> <div> Review, prepare, and negotiate commercial, business development, and procurement contracts. </div></li> <li> <div> Be the advocate, advisor and trusted business partner to our internal teams to address and provide practical legal solutions to commercial issues. </div></li> <li> <div> Assist with environmental, regulatory, quality, and compliance matters. </div></li> <li> <div> Assist with general corporate governance matters. </div></li> <li> <div> Oversee the efficient and effective use of outside counsel and legal vendors, while maintaining disciplined budgets. </div></li> <li> <div> Support other projects as determined by the General Counsel of Specialty Generics. </div></li> </ul> <div></div> <div> <div> Minimum Requirements: </div> </div> <div> <i> Education:</i> </div> <ul> <li> <div> Juris Doctorate degree and admission to and active status with a state bar </div></li> </ul> <div></div> <div> <i> Experience &amp; Qualifications:</i> </div> <ul> <li> <div> Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate law department or law firm. </div></li> <li> <div> Experience with contract drafting and negotiation required. </div></li> <li> <div> Experience in or with the pharmaceutical industry is helpful. </div></li> </ul> <div></div> <div> <i> Other Skills and Competencies</i> </div> <ul> <li> <div> Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. </div></li> <li> <div> Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work in a team environment to resolve complex matters and serve as a trusted legal advisor. </div></li> <li> <div> Ability to analyze and assess legal risk while balancing business objectives and priorities. </div></li> <li> <div> Strong drive for results with the ability to take initiative while adhering to goals and objectives. </div></li> <li> <div> Strong prioritization skills in order to effectively manage workload. </div></li> <li> <div> Ability to make sound decisions with a global perspective and to effectively communicate those decisions. </div></li> <li> <div> Possess a high level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to maintain a high level of discretion. </div></li> <li> <div> Ability to manage multiple projects with limited resources, under tight deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail. </div></li> <li> <div> Passion for ensuring that patients have access to generic medicines. </div></li> </ul> <div></div> <div> Organizational Relationship/Scope: </div> <div> This position interacts with all levels of the organization and often advises senior leaders on implementing and achieving key enterprise strategies and goals. </div> <div></div> <div> <div> Working Conditions: </div> </div> <div> Typical office working environment. The position will be based in the Company’s Webster Groves, Missouri office. This position could have occasional travel required. </div> <div></div> <div> <div> Disclaimer: </div> </div> <div> The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. </div> </div> <div></div></div>
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Updated
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Practice Areas
Corporate
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
In-House