Seattle Genetics
Director, Transactional Law
Legal Affairs - Bothell, Washington - South San Francisco, California
Description
Seattle Genetics is an emerging global multi-product biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company’s industry-leading antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology harnesses the targeting ability of antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. In addition to one marketed product, we are advancing a strong product pipeline of novel therapies for solid tumors and blood-related cancers designed to address significant unmet medical needs and improve treatment outcomes for patients.
Summary
The Director, Transactional Law, is a leader within the Transactional Law Group with an emphasis on strategic transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Legal advisor on cross functional teams evaluating potential strategic transactions (including licensing, collaborations and M&A opportunities),responsible for the negotiation and drafting of related agreements and continuing support of such relationships, including interpretation and advice to applicable functional groups.
- Responsible for drafting, reviewing, interpretation, negotiation and execution of a full range of commercial contracts, in particular those relating to intellectual property rights.
- Identify and develop trusted adviser relationship with clients and stakeholders in order to influence without authority.
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment to resolve issues, manage transactional risk and bring transactions to an acceptable close.
- Interfaces with external legal resources, as needed.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 - 15 years of relevant legal experience, including experience as in-house counsel and U.S.-based public company experience.
- Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is critical, as is ability to “roll up sleeves” and work in a hands-on manner, as well as provide legal leadership and guidance.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is desired.
- Previous experience managing the work of others.
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Education:
- JD degree and active member of Washington State Bar Association or eligible to promptly register as in house counsel.
As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seattle Genetics, please visit www.seattlegenetics.com.
Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Seattle Genetics
Seattle Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Submitted: 06/07/2019
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