Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

Senior Counsel U.S. Policy Legal will be responsible for executing comprehensive legal strategies to build and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support access for AbbVie products in the U.S. This role will focus on key external engagements for active policy shaping and external messaging strategy.

In addition this role will participate in cross-functional engagements with related Legal Government Affairs Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) and/or business counterparts as needed to inform strategic initiatives or build cohesive AbbVie strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Comply with applicable AbbVie policies and procedures.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of AbbVies business company imperatives and keep abreast of changes in laws and government policies that affect client areas.
• Provide clear advice to Government Affairs and business clients on key federal and state laws regulations and policies including the Inflation Reduction Act Medicare and Medicaid laws the Affordable Care Act 340B FDA regulations OIG guidance and others.
• Work with legal department managers to resolve complex legal matters efficiently and advise legal department managers of project developments in a timely manner.
• Help direct the work of outside counsel define project objectives manage projects.
• Work cross-functionally and find solutions for business clients consistent with the law policies/procedures and AbbVies Code of Conduct.

Qualifications :

• J.D. with license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Minimum 5 years (8 years preferred) of relevant experience practicing law preferably in a law firm the government a trade association and/or in house.
• Preferred experience practicing law focused on legislative and/or regulatory policy issues in a healthcare pharmaceutical or related industry.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time