Senior Counsel, Global Transactions & Contracts

Takeda; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an experienced biopharma transactions attorney to join the Global Transactions & Contracts (GTC) Legal organization as a Senior Counsel (Associate Director). You will support transactions and contracts for the GSQ organization, empowering Procurement and the business with pragmatic advice and scalable contracting infrastructure.

You will lead complex transactions, negotiate and draft contracts, and collaborate with regional and global teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree is required.
• At least 6 years of experience supporting contracts and strategic transactions in global biopharmaceuticals.
• Experience advising on risks in contracts and transactions (product liability, supply continuity, quality, import/export, sanctions).
• Experience in strategic legal support models enabling procurement to independently prepare, negotiate and execute contracts.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-aligned advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice for strategic transactions and enterprise contracts (manufacturing, supply, labeling, warehousing, logistics).
• Lead, negotiate, draft, review and advise on moderately complex contracts.
• Act as legal escalation point for risk and compliance issues.
• Advise on pre-contract activities (due diligence, deal structures, risk assessments).
• Provide post-signing support for interpretation, amendments, renewals, or terminations.
• Collaborate with Takeda legal teams across jurisdictions to support business clients.

Skills

J.D. or equivalent legal degree

6+ years in-house or external counsel

Contracting & transactions knowledge

Risk assessment & due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation & drafting

Regulatory and sanctions understanding

Global/multi-jurisdiction experience

Technology-forward mindset

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Takeda is seeking an experienced biopharma transactions attorney to join the Global Transactions & Contracts (GTC) Legal organization as a Senior Counsel (Associate Director). You will support transactions and contracts for the GSQ organization, empowering Procurement and the business with pragmatic advice and scalable contracting infrastructure.

You will lead complex transactions, negotiate and draft contracts, and collaborate with regional and global teams across time zones.