Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal, Immunology

Role Summary

The Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal for Immunology develops legal strategy and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within AbbVie’s Immunology medicines, guiding high‑impact decisions across complex operational and commercial environments. This role combines legal mastery, leadership, and enterprise thinking to shape business outcomes, mentor legal talent, and drive initiatives that safeguard the company while enabling innovation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel to executive and senior leaders in AbbVie’s Immunology business unit, providing legal advice that drives both compliance and growth on topics including new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions and managed healthcare contracting strategies.
• Provide substantive advice across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and others concerning a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues (FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, FCPA and competition law).
• Lead cross-functional legal projects aligned to enterprise strategic priorities.
• Anticipate and navigate legal risks across business models, operations, and stakeholder relationships.
• Advise on government-related policy initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform).
• Influence strategic direction by translating legal, regulatory, and industry shifts into actionable guidance.
• Oversee outside counsel engagements, manage, and develop budgets for assigned legal matters.
• Mentor, coach, and direct multiple attorneys; contribute to talent development and succession planning.
• Serve as a thought partner within the Legal function, helping to shape legal frameworks, policies, and priorities.
• Report to the Vice President, Global Commercial Legal.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in job location.
• Minimum of 10+ years of legal experience, including a combination of in-house and law firm roles.

• Demonstrated expertise in complex legal matters tied to commercial, regulatory & operational priorities.
• Experience advising executive-level stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
• Experience managing or mentoring legal teams; leadership in matrixed environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility and resourcefulness to manage multiple priorities.