Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Transactions

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and one day curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater New Jersey we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies including autologous allogeneic and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) T-cell receptor (TCR-T) natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites we are committed to discovering and developing safe effective and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate General Counsel Corporate & Transactions as part of the Legal team based in Bridgewater NJ.

Role Overview

The Associate General Counsel Corporate & Transactions will be an integral member of Legend Biotechs Legal Department and will report to the General Counsel. This role will lead the U.S. and EU contracting function including direct responsibility for managing and developing three direct reports and will serve as a senior legal partner to business leaders across the organization. The role will be directly responsible for negotiating complex strategic transactions with a particular focus on business development and licensing transactions; serving as the go-to Legal resource for questions relating to Legends collaboration with Janssen; managing Legends U.S. and EU subsidiaries; and supporting other corporate matters and projects in a fast-paced dynamic biotech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting review and negotiation of complex strategic transactions and agreements with a particular focus on business development and licensing transactions that advance the companys strategic objectives and priorities.
• Serve as the primary Legal point of contact and subject matter expert for questions obligations issues disputes and other contractual arrangements relating to Legends collaboration with Janssen including the companys BCMA program and related collaboration and license agreement matters.
• Lead the companys U.S. and EU contracting function including directly supervising mentoring and developing three direct reports and overseeing the contracting process policies templates playbooks and contract lifecycle management systems.
• Support the General Counsel on corporate governance securities Board and committee matters subsidiary management intercompany arrangements and other corporate projects.
• Maintain books and records for the companys U.S. and EU subsidiaries and work closely with tax accounting and other stakeholders on subsidiary governance and related intercompany agreements.

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant legal experience including substantial experience drafting reviewing revising and negotiating complex strategic transactions with a particular focus on business development and licensing transactions in the life sciences industry.
• Strong understanding of life sciences collaborations licensing arrangements and other strategic transactions including the ability to advise on ongoing contractual obligations and relationship-management issues.
• Demonstrated record of providing strategic practical legal advice to senior leader-ship the Board and other stakeholders within R&D Business Development Clini-cal Medical Commercial Operations and Finance functions.
• Experience in the life sciences industry ideally with a global publicly traded company.
• Demonstrated experience leading a contracting function or legal operations process including supervising mentoring and developing direct reports.
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school (or the equivalent); high academic achievement.
• Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states; either admission to the New Jersey Bar or eligibility for in-house qualification in New Jersey.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment applicable to a global life sciences company preferred including: the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act the False Claims Act (and similar state laws) the Anti-Kickback Statute (and similar state laws) and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (and similar anti-bribery laws) preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital contract lifecycle management tools.
• Clear and practical communication style.
• Team player with collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet changing needs.
• Strong ability to influence and present complex information to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated success in proactively and independently driving transactions and processes.

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Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair transparent and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.