Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law - Princeton NJ
VetJobs, Princeton, NJ, United States
Job Description
This Counsel, Business Development Transactions Legal position provides legal counsel, guidance, and transactional support to Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development organization. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, identifying and escalating significant legal and business issues, and delivering pragmatic, service-oriented legal counsel aligned with BMS’s values. The primary focus is to provide legal counsel to Alliance Management for completed business development agreements—including licensing, collaboration, and strategic partnership arrangements.
Eligible for Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
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 under existing agreements and advising on governance, decision‑making, compliance, and operational execution.
Support the transition of newly executed transactions to Alliance Management, including knowledge transfer, contract summaries, and governance setup.
Support the identification, escalation, and resolution of disputes and related 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 to strengthen organizational capabilities and promote consistent, effective partnership management practices.
Oversee and manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring the provision of high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective legal support aligned with business needs.
Monitor developments in contract law, relevant regulations, and industry best practices, and help ensure that alliance activities remain compliant with applicable legal and policy requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
At least 5 years of legal experience, with a focus 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 and 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.
Compensation Overview
Cambridge Crossing: $222,250 - $269,314
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $202,050 - $244,831
Princeton - NJ - US: $202,050 - $244,831
Location
City: Princeton
State: New Jersey
Minimum Education
Bachelors
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This Counsel, Business Development Transactions Legal position provides legal counsel, guidance, and transactional support to Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development organization. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, identifying and escalating significant legal and business issues, and delivering pragmatic, service-oriented legal counsel aligned with BMS’s values. The primary focus is to provide legal counsel to Alliance Management for completed business development agreements—including licensing, collaboration, and strategic partnership arrangements.
Eligible for Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.
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 under existing agreements and advising on governance, decision‑making, compliance, and operational execution.
Support the transition of newly executed transactions to Alliance Management, including knowledge transfer, contract summaries, and governance setup.
Support the identification, escalation, and resolution of disputes and related 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 to strengthen organizational capabilities and promote consistent, effective partnership management practices.
Oversee and manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring the provision of high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective legal support aligned with business needs.
Monitor developments in contract law, relevant regulations, and industry best practices, and help ensure that alliance activities remain compliant with applicable legal and policy requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
At least 5 years of legal experience, with a focus 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 and 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.
Compensation Overview
Cambridge Crossing: $222,250 - $269,314
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $202,050 - $244,831
Princeton - NJ - US: $202,050 - $244,831
Location
City: Princeton
State: New Jersey
Minimum Education
Bachelors
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