Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Title and Location Senior Corporate Counsel – Morristown, NJ / Cambridge, MA Overview The Senior Corporate Counsel for US Litigation & Investigations will be responsible for managing litigation and claims involving US-based Sanofi entities in a variety of practice areas, working independently as well as with outside counsel and colleagues in the US Litigation & Investigations group. The position requires effective and efficient management of litigation, with an emphasis on favorable results while managing costs. The Senior Corporate Counsel’s primary function will be to manage Sanofi’s Talc/Asbestos docket of cases. The role also involves providing business operational, promotional review and bankruptcy advice to the corporate entity that holds the Talc/Asbestos liabilities. Main Responsibilities Support a diverse caseload, including development of action plans and communication of issues, status, case developments and litigation risks. Provide assistance to other in‑house counsel on related matters; work on product liability, general commercial litigation, environmental, bankruptcy, etc. Supervise collection and production of documents and preserve all privileges. Effectively manage outside counsel spend. Analyze complex situations, develop and communicate strategies, and carry them out. Maintain detailed knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment and current developments. Advise senior Legal management of developments and risk areas. Resolve disputes with other companies or individuals through negotiation or mediation with or without outside counsel. Participate in cross‑functional teams throughout the Company. Devise novel solutions to problems. Demonstrate Sanofi values and a commitment to compliance consistently. Escalate issues internally or with outside counsel when necessary. Perform other duties as requested. About You – Basic Qualifications Excellent academic credentials, including a BA/BS and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Minimum of 5–7 years of legal experience. Licensed to practice law in a US state, and either in good standing in New Jersey or able to obtain a NJ limited license for in‑house counsel. Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and other corporate standard software (required). Preferred Qualifications Experience for a pharma/biotech company, FDA or other relevant governmental agency, or for a law firm working on healthcare‑related matters. Professional Skills & Attributes Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Self‑motivated, able to work independently, reliable, responsive, and accountable to deliver results. Sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct. Ability to develop, present and follow‑through on innovative solutions. Team player with a commitment to developing strong collaborative relationships with legal colleagues, clients and cross‑functional teams. Demonstrated understanding of legal principles and compliance, as well as business requirements. Project management skills. Proactive identification of improvement opportunities and stakeholder engagement. Solution‑oriented; business‑oriented. High level of professionalism. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously while meeting high quality and timeliness standards under pressure. Sense of urgency. Benefits & Salary Salary range for this position is: $178,500.00 – $257,833.33. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs, including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender‑neutral parental leave. Equal Opportunity Employment Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanofi