Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation and Investigations, Global Legal Pharma

Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation and Investigations – Global Legal Pharma

Position: Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation and Investigations, Global Legal Pharma. Location: Genentech, South San Francisco, California. Reports to the Senior Director of Global Commercial Litigation and Investigations. This full‑time role is not available for remote work or relocation benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an active and varied caseload of commercial litigations and government investigations, appeals, and other adversarial proceedings.
• Advise on substantive legal strategy, including risk tolerance and creative solutions.
• Partner closely with business clients and legal department colleagues on high‑impact, strategic issues.
• Develop strategies to advance, avoid, or resolve regional, national, and international disputes, including negotiating settlements.
• Counsel on multi‑jurisdictional litigations or other proceedings and coordinate with global counterparts.
• Contribute to cross‑functional or departmental projects and teams in Global Legal Pharma.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders within Genentech and Roche Pharma.
• Travel as needed to manage and resolve disputes.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience litigating and resolving complex, high‑stakes commercial litigation or government investigations.
• Expert litigation strategist with a track record of setting and executing high‑impact, creative strategies.
• Hands‑on trial and litigation skills preferred.
• Experienced in the life sciences, including commercial contract disputes, IP litigation, FCA matters, class actions, and/or product liability cases.
• Knowledge and commitment to leveraging emerging AI‑enabled technologies to improve litigation efficiency.
• Preferred: experience in an in‑house setting (not required).
• Valid license to practice law in at least one U.S. state; in good standing.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Registered In‑House Counsel in California.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $203,800 to $378,400 (based on California location). Pay determined by experience, qualifications, and other factors. Annual discretionary bonus may be available based on performance. Benefits package available as per company policy.

Equal Opportunity

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. We employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. We prohibit unlawful discrimination, including against protected veteran or disabled status, in line with all applicable laws. If you need an accommodation in the application process, please complete the Accommodations for Applicants form.