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Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law

$290.45k - $351.95k

Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks an Assistant General Counsel to lead business development transactions legal strategy and a team of attorneys. This senior role manages complex licensing, M&A, collaborations, and equity investments across the transaction portfolio while advising senior executives on deal structure and enterprise risk.

Responsibilities

  • Set legal strategy for BD transactions aligned with enterprise priorities and risk tolerance
  • Oversee structuring, drafting, and negotiation of high-value licensing, M&A, and investment deals
  • Lead and develop BD Transactions attorney team, managing performance and talent growth
  • Own legal due diligence model, setting scope expectations and coordinating specialist teams
  • Select and manage external counsel, negotiate fees, and control legal spend across portfolio

Requirements

  • J.D. degree and state bar admission
  • Minimum 15 years legal experience in biopharmaceutical/life sciences transactions
  • Deep knowledge of biopharmaceutical deal structures and regulatory environment
  • Track record leading large, complex, high-risk transactions
  • Leadership experience managing senior attorneys in matrixed environments
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong executive presence and cross-functional influence skills

Compensation: $290,450 - $351,951

Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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