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Associate Directors, Corporate Counsel, Contracts

BeiGene
$178,200- $228,200/ year
Posted May 10
Full Time
HybridCambridge, Massachusetts

BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

Job Title: Associate Directors, Corporate Counsel, Contracts

Employer : BeiGene USA, Inc.,55 Cambridge Parkway, Suite 700W, Cambridge, MA 02142

Job Location : 55 Cambridge Parkway, Suite 700W, Cambridge, MA 02142

Telecommuting is available for this position.

This position qualifies for BeiGene’s employee referral incentive program.

Job Duties

The Associate Directors, Corporate Counsel, Contracts, will be responsible for the following:

  • Provide legal support on various types of transactions, including joint ventures, credit facilities, corporate financing, corporate restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation of terms, drafting of documentation, and regulatory filings;
  • Prepare and review inter-company agreements and support other general corporate matters such as press release, website and communications review, contract review, company policy review and preparation of board/committee materials;
  • Coordinate filings with the SEC and NASDAQ, HKEx, and SSE;
  • Coordinate, document and maintain records for all due diligence requests and the Company’s electronic data rooms;
  • Support the development of the Company’s equity plans, programs and grant agreements, including securities law compliance and disclosure;
  • Engage and manage the work of the outside counsel and vendors;
  • Manage all legal aspects of investments in private companies, including due diligence, drafting transaction documents, coordinating with internal stakeholders and negotiating directly with key executives and investors with a focus on understanding the needs of the business team and achieving results;
  • Support of the Company’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) policy and related ESG efforts;
  • Draft and review securities filings with the SEC, including current and periodic reports, proxy statements, and other regulatory filings, as well as staying up to date on new rules and trends in the market;
  • Review and advise on corporate, investor and scientific presentations, and communications with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Assist with the development and upkeep of corporate governance policies and related forms; and
  • Develop a solid network of relationships inside and outside of the organization to support the objectives of the Legal and Compliance team and the business as a whole.

Requirements

Employer requires a J.D. degree received from an institution of higher learning in the United States and two (2) years of work experience as a lawyer handling corporate and transactional matters at an external law firm. In addition, the employer requires the following:

  • Demonstrated ability handling corporate and transactional matters as a member of the in-house counsel team gained through three (3) years of work experience;
  • Demonstrated ability handling cross-border transactions as the primary person negotiating such deals gained through three (3) years of work experience;
  • Demonstrated ability assisting in all legal aspects of small investments in private companies, including due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and coordinating with internal stakeholders gained through three (3) years of work experience;
  • Demonstrated ability assisting and coordinating filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and NASDAQ, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEx”), and the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (“SSE”) gained through three (3) years of work experience; and
  • Must be licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.

All years of experience may be gained concurrently.

In The Alternative, The Employer Will Accept a Master Of Law (LL.M.) Degree Received From An Institution Of Higher Learning In The United States, In Combination With a Bachelor Of Law (LL.B.) Degree (foreign LL.B. Degree Is Acceptable), In Lieu Of a J.D. Degree. In Addition, The Employer Requires Two (2) Years Of Work Experience As a Lawyer Handling Corporate And Transactional Matters At An External Law Firm. In Addition, The Employer Requires The Following

  • Demonstrated ability handling corporate and transactional matters as a member of the in-house counsel team gained through three (3) years of work experience;
  • Demonstrated ability handling cross-border transactions as the primary person negotiating such deals gained through three (3) years of work experience;
  • Demonstrated ability assisting in all legal aspects of small investments in private companies, including due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and coordinating with internal stakeholders gained through three (3) years of work experience;
  • Demonstrated ability assisting and coordinating filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and NASDAQ, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEx”), and the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (“SSE”) gained through three (3) years of work experience; and Must be licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.

All years of experience may be gained concurrently.

10% domestic travel is required per year.

The selected candidate will earn an annual salary of $208,998 – $225,000 per year.

Applicants can apply online at www.beigene.com/careers.

BeiGene Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

  • Fosters Teamwork
  • Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
  • Self-Awareness
  • Acts Inclusively
  • Demonstrates Initiative
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Continuous Learning
  • Embraces Change
  • Results-Oriented
  • Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
  • Financial Excellence
  • Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $178,200.00 - $228,200.00 annually

BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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