Director Corporate Counsel Transactions

Build Our Future Together

As part of the Law Department, this attorney will serve as counsel for the company in connection with licensing, business development, strategic transactions, research collaborations and services arrangements. The role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements; advising senior management on proposed transactions; and ensuring compliance with existing contractual obligations, company policy, and applicable law. The successful candidate will have proven experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, technology or similar transactions, including structuring complex deals, advising on intellectual property matters, and managing risk across regulatory and corporate legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a history of progressive in-house or firm experience and will thrive in a highly collaborative culture.

When & where:

• Work Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY

• Hybrid: 4 days per week on site

Discover your role:

• Partner with senior management and the business development team on major corporate initiatives, including collaborations, partnerships, and licensing agreements.

• Negotiate and draft sophisticated licensing, collaboration, services and other agreements, including novel structures where no precedents exist.

• Support critical collaborations with the alliance management team and provide legal counsel as issues arise.

• Work closely with the intellectual property department to ensure accurate protection and management of IP assets.

• Advise on regulatory and legal matters affecting existing or proposed arrangements, including privacy, antitrust, securities, and corporate law.

• Manage outside counsel relationships on relevant legal matters, including strategy, workstreams, and budget oversight.

This role requires:

• JD with strong academic credentials; BA/BS required.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience negotiating and drafting complex agreements in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector.

• In-house experience preferred; biotech experience strongly preferred.

• Licensed to practice law in New York, or eligible for licensure as registered in-house counsel.

• Please include a representative deal sheet with your application.

• Deep expertise in contracts law, including drafting, negotiation, and risk analysis.

• Ability to manage a high volume of client requests and competing priorities effectively.

• Strong track record in business development, strategic alliances, partnerships, and collaborations.

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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