Senior Counsel

Job Description Elevate business innovation through strategic legal guidance. As a Senior Counsel at AbbVie, you will partner closely with cross‑functional teams to shape decisions that bring great possibilities to patients ethically and effectively. This role builds on foundational experience, enabling you to navigate regulatory complexity, assess risk, and influence business outcomes, all while developing leadership capabilities for long‑term career growth. Responsibilities Serve as a key legal advisor to cross‑functional business teams, providing proactive counsel on commercial, regulatory, or operational issues. Interpret and apply U.S. laws and global regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment. Review and advise on contracts, business activities, and strategic initiatives to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company objectives. Support the development and implementation of legal policies, compliance programs, and training efforts. Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes. Provide clear, timely guidance on evolving legal questions in a business‑first manner. May lead or contribute to legal projects that span geographies, business units, or functions. Qualifications Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in the job location. Minimum of 4 years of legal experience, in‑house or healthcare compliance (preferred). Preferred: Exposure to biopharma, healthcare, or life‑sciences compliance topics. Demonstrated ability to advise business clients and assess legal risk in real time. Experience handling complex matters with a degree of autonomy and cross‑functional collaboration. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexity into business clarity. Benefits and Compensation Compensation range (base pay) is the range of possible base pay that the Company believes in good faith will pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation will depend on many factors including geographic location; the Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and the range may be modified in the future. Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Eligible to participate in long‑term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinate. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remain in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s 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. US & Puerto Rico only – to learn more, visit US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: #J-18808-Ljbffr