Assistant General Counsel

AGC Biologics is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, with a deep commitment to improving life quality by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. Because of our dedication to building and empowering our internal teams, AGC Biologics is an innovative leader in the industry with an extensive network of cGMP facilities in the US, Europe and Asia. As such, we deliver a deep expertise, dynamic solutions and technologies, as well as customized services for the scale-up and cGMP manufacturing of protein-based therapeutics and cell and gene therapies. We forge exceptionally strong partnerships with our clients, and we never lose sight of our pledge to deliver a reliable and compliant drug substance supply, Right, On time. For more information, visit www.agcbio.com .

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant General Counsel reports to the General Counsel and works with the Global Legal Team to provide legal advice, counsel and representation to AGC Biologics. This position provides legal advice, counsel, interpretation and implementation of state and federal laws regarding procurement, intellectual property, licensing, preparation of legal documents, health care law and services, and other related legal matters. Additionally, the Assistant General Counsel supports all other functions with various other legal matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, negotiate, and prepare legal documents such as Development & Manufacturing Services Agreements and Commercial Supply Agreements necessary to facilitate diverse commercial transactions involving AGC Biologics
• Managing compliance with corporate, securities, international, intellectual property, food and drug, antitrust, employment, government contracting, environmental, health and safety laws
• Formulate, develop, implement, interpret, and review AGC Biologics corporate policies including insider-trading and disclosure policies, code of ethics, document retention policies, and risk management and compliance programs
• Trusted advisor and business partner across the company by providing counsel and guidance for accomplishing the company's overall business objectives
• Assist with various compliance investigations, as needed
• Collaborate with the legal team on special projects across a spectrum of complex business, legal, and strategic issues
• Other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Must have a collaborative and team-oriented approach with a proven track record of building strong, strategic relationships with C-level business partners while maintaining his/her own independence
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently, prioritize workloads and communicate with all levels of the organization including senior management
• Quickly grasps business objectives and applies them to legal strategies in a way that is pragmatic, flexible, and creative
• Ability to give succinct, commercially driven legal advice

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the WA or CO State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or District of Columbia.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a corporate legal environment; experience in biotech industry highly desired
• Experience negotiating business agreements including merger/acquisition agreements, licensing agreements, R&D agreements, supply, manufacturing and distribution agreements, government contracts, real estate contracts, joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Experience managing compliance with corporate, securities, international, intellectual property, food & drug, antitrust, employment, government contracting, environmental, health and safety
• Equivalent education and experience may substitute for stated requirements

Preferred:

Project management skills are preferred.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$194,000 - $266,750

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits available to Team Members include subsidized insurance for the Team Member and designated dependents (medical, vision, dental, life and disability), eligibility to participate in the AGC Biologics 401(k) plan (including a generous matching contribution from the company and immediate vesting), vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

Team Members are also eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus commensurate to the level of the role. The payout is based on both the company's performance and the Team Member's performance.

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.