Associate Director Contracts & Trade Controls

The Associate Director, Corporate Counsel serves as legal counsel and business partner for Regeneron's manufacturing division (IOPS – Industrial Operations and Product Supply), providing legal support across a broad range of business operations within this complex, global organization. As a member of the IOPS Law Group, this attorney will draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of contracts — including complex, international supply, material transfer, equipment purchase, consulting, confidentiality, and license agreements. We are looking for a business-savvy attorney who can effectively partner with Law Department colleagues and cross-functional teams across Regeneron, providing practical legal advice on contracts, trade laws and regulations, and other operational matters.

As Associate Director, Corporate Counsel, a typical day might include the following:

• Providing advice and counseling to IOPS business operations on legal issues related to manufacturing, supply, distribution, and other related areas

• Guiding internal clients through the entire contract life cycle, including determination of internal form vs. vendor paper, coordination with procurement and business clients, negotiating with vendors, etc.

• Identifying legal and business issues in contracts for resolution through negotiating, drafting, and internal client discussions

• Working as an on-site corporate contract specialist for the Rensselaer sites, handling legal matters as they arise

• Collaborating regularly with colleagues in the Regeneron Law Dept, IOPS Law group (including Rensselaer and Raheen, Ireland), business partners, and procurement professionals

• Assisting the Export Trade Controls (ETC) function with policy and procedure drafting, training, assessments, and counsel on U.S. and international import and export regulatory matters — including Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs; anti-boycott compliance; export control classification and export licensing under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other applicable laws and regulations; tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin determination, and preference programs/FTAs under Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other applicable laws and regulations; and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements impacting import and export compliance for biotech products, including those administered by the FDA, USDA, and CDC/APHIS

This role might be for you if:

• You have proven contract drafting skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring agility and emotional intelligence; some experience in real estate and regulatory law is helpful but not required

• You have experience with, or a strong willingness to learn, U.S. and international import and export trade compliance laws, regulations, and agency requirements relevant to a global biotech company

• You have exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills

• You can work efficiently with others cross-functionally, within the Law Department, and across business units

• You demonstrate sound judgment in novel or evolving regulatory areas and are comfortable navigating ambiguity

To be considered for this role, you must have a BA/BS and JD with excellent law school credentials, and a license to practice law in New York or eligibility for licensure as registered in-house counsel. We need someone with at least 3 years of legal experience, including some pharmaceutical and/or biotech work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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