Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law
Bristol Myers Squibb
5 months ago
Remote friendly (Madison, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
The Counsel, Business Development Transactions Legal position provides legal counsel, guidance, and transactional support to Bristol Myers Squibb's business development organization, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements; identifying and escalating significant legal and business issues; and delivering pragmatic, service-oriented legal counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, amendments, consents, waivers, and termination notices to support BMS’ business development organization.
- Provide legal counsel on agreement management, including interpretation of rights and obligations; advising on governance, decision-making, compliance, and operational execution.
- Support the transition of newly executed transactions to Alliance Management (knowledge transfer, contract summaries, and governance setup).
- Support identification, escalation, and resolution of disputes/disagreements in existing agreements, including pre-litigation counseling.
- Develop and deliver training programs, playbooks, and practical guidance for Alliance Management and cross-functional partnering teams.
- Oversee and manage relationships with external counsel to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective support.
- Monitor developments in contract law, relevant regulations, and industry best practices to help ensure alliance activities remain compliant.
Qualifications & Experience
- J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
- At least 5 years of legal experience focused on business development, licensing, collaboration, and/or corporate transactions.
- Solid understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
- Strong contract interpretation, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Sound judgment; ability to identify when escalation is required.
- Experience supporting Alliance Management or post-execution contract management (preferred).
- Ability to manage multiple alliance matters in a matrixed environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner effectively with Alliance Managers.
- High integrity and commitment to BMS values.
Application instructions
- If you’re intrigued by the role but your resume doesn’t perfectly align, you are encouraged to apply anyway.
The Counsel, Business Development Transactions Legal position provides legal counsel, guidance, and transactional support to Bristol Myers Squibb's business development organization, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements; identifying and escalating significant legal and business issues; and delivering pragmatic, service-oriented legal counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, amendments, consents, waivers, and termination notices to support BMS’ business development organization.
- Provide legal counsel on agreement management, including interpretation of rights and obligations; advising on governance, decision-making, compliance, and operational execution.
- Support the transition of newly executed transactions to Alliance Management (knowledge transfer, contract summaries, and governance setup).
- Support identification, escalation, and resolution of disputes/disagreements in existing agreements, including pre-litigation counseling.
- Develop and deliver training programs, playbooks, and practical guidance for Alliance Management and cross-functional partnering teams.
- Oversee and manage relationships with external counsel to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective support.
- Monitor developments in contract law, relevant regulations, and industry best practices to help ensure alliance activities remain compliant.
Qualifications & Experience
- J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
- At least 5 years of legal experience focused on business development, licensing, collaboration, and/or corporate transactions.
- Solid understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
- Strong contract interpretation, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Sound judgment; ability to identify when escalation is required.
- Experience supporting Alliance Management or post-execution contract management (preferred).
- Ability to manage multiple alliance matters in a matrixed environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner effectively with Alliance Managers.
- High integrity and commitment to BMS values.
Application instructions
- If you’re intrigued by the role but your resume doesn’t perfectly align, you are encouraged to apply anyway.