Senior Counsel

Role: Senior Legal Counsel supporting AstraZeneca's US and global BioPharmaceuticals teams, focusing on litigation strategy, management, and legal risk advisement across three therapeutic areas. Responsibilities: independently lead IP litigations, contract disputes, product liability cases, and government investigations; collaborate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to develop litigation strategies and manage budgets; provide legal guidance on commercial risks, contractual arrangements, and strategic partnerships; advise on legal mitigation for fraud, abuse, and market access issues; contribute to team development and process improvements. Requirements: JD and bar admission in at least one state; 5+ years in corporate legal departments or major law firms, ideally in pharma; experience handling complex IP disputes, drafting pleadings, motions, and managing discovery; strong legal judgment, risk calibration, and decision-making skills. HighValue: pharmaceutical industry experience, IP litigation expertise, government investigation management, commercial legal advisement. WorkSetup: based in Wilmington, DE, with a flexible work arrangement balancing in-office and remote work.