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Corporate Counsel - US Legal Contracting & Corporate Law

Location: Bridgewater, NJ or Cambridge MA

About the Job:

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. We are seeking an experienced attorney that provides legal expertise and support for a wide range of corporate and contractual matters. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and advising on corporate governance issues. The Corporate Counsel works closely with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and facilitate business operations in alignment with the company’s legal and strategic goals.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main Responsibilities:

• ​Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, including research and development agreements, clinical trial agreements, licensing agreements, supply agreements, and distribution agreements.

• Providing legal support for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and integration.

• Advising on intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, to protect the company’s innovations and competitive advantage.

• Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations such as FDA regulations, and healthcare laws (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act).

• Managing and resolving disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation related to commercial and corporate matters.

• Supporting corporate governance activities, including drafting and maintaining corporate policies, bylaws, and minutes of board meetings.

About you:

• J.D.

• 3-5 years of post-J.D. experience including: Prior experience at EITHER a law firm with a significant transactional practice and knowledge of contracts OR as a member of an in-house legal department negotiating commercial contracts ; and

• Licensed to practice law in a US state, and either in good standing in New Jersey or able to obtain a NJ limited license for in-house counsel.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws is a plus.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally .

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.​

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