Senior Development Counsel

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Patent Counsel/Senior Patent Counsel as part of the Legal team based in either Philadelphia, PA or Somerset, NJ .

therapy and gene therapy platforms is a plus. This position reports directly to the Global Head of Intellectual Property in Legend’s Legal Department. Come join our passion for creating IP strategies that will enable Legend to improve the lives of patients worldwide. This is a hybrid position (currently 3 days a week). There is expected to be some travel between Legend Headquarters in Bridgewater NJ and Legend’s R&D locations in Philadelphia PA and Somerset, NJ.

Driving strategic IP procurement and management of global intellectual property, including drafting and prosecuting patent portfolios, working with outside counsel, and serving as a key legal partner on
Responsibilities include supporting IP-focused due diligence, evaluating transaction-related risks and opportunities, advising on intellectual property strategy, and conducting freedom-to-operate,
infringement, validity, and risk assessment and mitigation analyses.

S. and foreign patent applications as well as post-grant proceedings (e.g., reexamination, reissue, post-grant review. Rendering due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement, and validity analyses, and risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.

Identifying and exploiting new strategic opportunities and approaches by leveraging a deep understanding of patent law and a knowledge of the competitive landscape.

Deploying in-depth patent and scientific expertise to provide education, guidance, and advice on patent law issues to scientists conducting research and other business stakeholders.

Maintaining and sharing expertise and knowledge on legal case law, rules, or regulations before the

Patent and Trademark Office as well as other relevant jurisdictional IP offices.

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating intellectual property provisions in a broad range of commercial, research, development, manufacturing, collaboration, licensing, and other corporate agreements to ensure alignment with Legend's intellectual property strategy and business objectives.

Supporting business development, licensing, collaboration, and other strategic transactions by conducting IP diligence, assessing intellectual property assets and risks, and advising on transactionstructure and intellectual property strategy.

Partnering in intellectual property-related transactions, adverse proceedings, and litigation activities related to individual's program responsibilities.

Participating in group, department, and cross-functional projects and initiatives where strategies, processes, operating standards, and/or practices are developed and deployed to ensure highest quality practices and execution for all aspects of IP portfolios in a high performing, agile team setting.

Sustainably building enduring, productive external relationships with outside counsel, third-party collaborators, and partners.

Undergraduate degree in the biological sciences with focus on immunology, cell biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, and the like. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required. S. law degree (J.8+ years of patent attorney experience in life sciences patent prosecution, with majority of experience in patent application drafting and prosecution in a pharma/biotech corporate
setting and/or representing such clients/matters in a law firm.

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) required.

Building and leveraging global IP portfolios for biopharmaceuticals at all stages of prosecution and enforcement;

Designing and executing complex freedom-to-operate analyses across different technologies and different jurisdictions.

Developing and communicating actionable risk mitigation strategies;

Experience supporting business development, licensing, collaboration, and other strategic transactions, including intellectual property due diligence, risk assessment, and negotiation of intellectual property-related agreement provisions, is preferred.

Experience in adverse IP proceedings, including but not limited to US litigation, is a plus.

Exhibits poise under pressure, solution-oriented mindset, clear communication at all levels of an organization, effective collaboration across local and global teams, and active in-person presence with IP/Legal and business stakeholders.

Excels in working independently and proactively with minimal direction, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced global organization.

Must possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of databases and spreadsheets and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Must have strong interpersonal skills, time management, organization, prioritization, planning and coordination, and multi-tasking skills.

Must be able to maintain the integrity of confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.

Engages actively in Group, Department, and cross-functional projects and initiatives where strategies, processes, operating standards and/or practices are developed and deployed, to ensure the highest quality IP portfolios in a high performing, agile team setting.

Embraces and fosters a team and organizational culture that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Proactive, self-disciplined and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.