Senior Corporate Counsel – Biotech, M&A & Governance

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, seeks a Counsel with at least 5 years of legal experience and a JD to advise on governance, complex transactions, and a broad range of corporate matters. The role is onsite at Genentech in South San Francisco, CA, with no full remote option and no relocation benefits.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, work with development, manufacturing, regulatory, finance and tax to manage risk, and support strategic initiatives and

Qualifications

• Advising on governance and corporate secretary activities for US entities.
• Experience with general corporate and transactional matters including conflicts of interest and governance.
• Familiarity with biotech/pharma or life sciences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to executives on broad corporate matters.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with procurement and contracting groups.
• Support M&A integrations and real estate and finance-related matters.
• Assist with FINRA investigations and industry consortia governance.
• Support business development, including partnerships, divestitures, and licenses.

Skills

Corporate governance

M&A experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Genentech, a member of the Roche group, seeks a Counsel with at least 5 years of legal experience and a JD to advise on governance, complex transactions, and a broad range of corporate matters. The role is onsite at Genentech in South San Francisco, CA, with no full remote option and no relocation benefits.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, work with development, manufacturing, regulatory, finance and tax to manage risk, and support strategic initiatives and