Corporate Counsel, G&A Contracts

Role Summary

Exelixis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department’s contracting team, reporting to the Senior Director, G&A Contracts and Privacy. This role serves as a point person for business stakeholders. As an experienced contracts lawyer, you will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will join a collegial team that provides advice and counsel to the general and administrative departments of the company (Finance/Accounting, Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources, Real Estate, Facilities, IT, Compliance and others), supporting the wide range of transactional and contracting needs of Exelixis.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including CDAs/NDAs, service and consulting agreements, and amendments.
• Identify and assess legal risks, translating complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language that enables business teams to make informed decisions.
• Analyze legal issues, advise on contractual breaches and remedies, and escalate matters to senior decision-makers for resolution when appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address legal and business questions throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Ensure contracts terms accurately reflect business intent while safeguarding Exelixis‚Äôs interests and mitigating risk.
• Provide continuity and improvements in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting systems, processes, and procedures.
• Contribute to Legal Department resource development by participating in drafting sessions, sharing solutions, and contributing to the creation of new, and continuous improvement of existing, playbooks and templates.
• Embrace learning opportunities presented by various substantive matters, including AI, privacy, and other subject matter areas that are rapidly evolving.

Qualifications

• JD degree and 3 years of relevant experience; must be admitted to practice, preferably in California; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal environment, or combination thereof.
• Minimum of 2 years drafting data protection agreements, data transfer agreements (Standard Contractual Clauses), and privacy terms in a wide range of contracts.

Skills

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to implement organizational or team objectives.
• Skilled at issue-spotting and developing creative, legally-sound solutions for complex problems.
• Must be efficient, meticulous, and able to re-prioritize on short time frames.
• Acts responsibly and conscientiously.
• Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.
• Must be an initiative-taker and quick learner.
• Must have good judgment.
• Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite and Internet).

Education

• JD degree and 3 years of relevant experience; admitted to practice, preferably in California; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• This position does not require travel.