Senior Counsel, Transactions

The Senior Counsel, Transactions, will be responsible for identifying and resolving highly complex legal issues and drafting and negotiating highly complex corporate transactions, while also managing M&A and pharmaceutical licensing and collaboration/joint venture transactions. They will keep abreast of changes in laws that affect pharmaceutical licensing, and M&A transactions, including antitrust/competition, and other corporate and IP matters. They should be capable of regularly negotiating highly individualized and sophisticated agreements independently with third parties on matters of strategic importance that affect a substantial portion of AbbVie’s business or are areas of significant importance to management. They should be capable of regularly engaging in due diligence and independently interpreting complex existing agreements and advising on complex situations that may arise related to transactions. The Senior Counsel will select and direct the work of outside counsel, including defining project objectives and managing projects, in addition to maintaining and ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures. They will analyze and clearly communicate legal advice designed to maximize outcomes for patients and for AbbVie on complex, strategic agreements related to pharmaceutical licenses and collaborations and other strategic alliances. They will assess and counsel on antitrust and competition risks and considerations, and competition filings, with respect to transactions in multiple jurisdictions. They will use good judgment in determining whether and when to elevate issues to senior attorneys and senior management, and provide legal guidance, supervision, and support to paralegals and legal support staff.