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The Senior Counsel position will be a member of the newly created Global Legal Strategies and Policy Team at AbbVie.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Serve as Counsel for one or more pharmaceutical brands and frequently interact with and provide substantive advice to Marketing, Medical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs departments concerning a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance issues, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, the PhRMA Code, the Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and competition law in connection with product labeling, promotional and non-promotional activities, etc.
• Responsible for preparing, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, 3rd party vendor agreements, service agreements, pharmacy agreements, consulting agreements and other corporate agreements.
• Provide legal advice and assistance for the development of policies and training, and conduct training. Resolve routine legal matters in practice area with direct supervision as needed from more experienced attorneys. Assist more experienced attorneys in resolving complex legal issues on cross-functional projects.
• Develop knowledge of AbbVie’s business and supported client areas. Keep abreast of changes in laws that affect client areas.
• Represent AbbVie externally to customers, suppliers, competitors or government agencies.
• Resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise. Advise legal department managers of project developments in a timely manner. Execute core job responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Help select and direct the work of outside counsel, define project objectives and manage project.
• Assigned matters may have direct impact on business activities and operations. Generally advises Managers and Directors.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and in good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction in which your office will be located (or ability to gain licensure in the state in which your office will be located).
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience (previous pharma experience a plus).

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.