Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
A Corporate Counsel provides legal support to the Company’s corporate functions and business operations by advising on complex legal matters within defined areas of responsibility. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of business areas, including clinical development, research, corporate operations, and other strategic initiatives. Working under the guidance of more senior attorneys, a Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal advice, manages contracting matters, and contributes to cross-functional projects and legal initiatives.
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
- Legal Advice & Execution
- Provides clear, practical legal advice and risk guidance to business partners on complex matters that inform legal strategy for assigned business areas
- Supports a range of business activities, including:
- Clinical development and research activities
- Commercial, vendor, facilities, and operational matters
- Business development and alliance management activities
- Global, cross-border and cross-functional legal matters
- Contracting & Transactional Support
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including:
- Clinical trial agreements and other research-related agreements
- Master services agreements
- Consulting agreements
- Vendor, service, and other commercial agreements
- Other corporate and transactional agreements, including agreements supporting licensing, collaboration, and business development activities, as assigned
- Ensures agreements align with applicable laws and regulations, Company policies, templates, governance requirements, and risk tolerance
- Business Partnership
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide responsive legal support
- Escalates complex or high-risk issues to senior attorneys, as appropriate
- Leads assigned legal workstreams and contributes to cross-functional projects
- Maintains strong relationships with business clients and external parties to support Company objectives
- Compliance & Risk Awareness
- Identifies potential legal risks and brings issues forward for review
- Supports implementation of compliance processes and legal guidance
- Stays current on relevant legal and regulatory developments
- Operational Support
- Assists in development and maintenance of legal templates, processes, and tools
- Supports management of outside counsel as directed
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 6+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and in-house experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies
- An active license to practice law in any state
- Foundational knowledge of corporate contracting and transactions
- Experience supporting clinical development, clinical research contracting, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research activities preferred
- Ability to analyze legal issues, assess business impact, and provide practical, solution-oriented advice that appropriately balances legal risk and business objectives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to assess ambiguous or complex issues, prioritize risk, and exercise sound judgment
- Strong communication, influencing, collaboration, and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities and build effective relationships across functions and levels
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and recognize matters requiring broader Legal, Compliance, or senior-leadership alignment
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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $206,400.00-$282,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
