Senior Counsel, Global Transactions & Contracts (Biopharma)

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

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an experienced biopharma transactions attorney to join as Senior Counsel (Associate Director) within the Global Transactions & Corporate (GTC) Legal team in Boston, MA. You will support transactions for the DD&T organization, leading negotiations and providing risk-balanced guidance.

You will collaborate across Takeda legal teams, manage templates and playbooks, and advise on complex contracted initiatives with AI, data rights, and security considerations.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree required.
• Minimum 6 years in-house or external counsel in biopharma.
• Experience with data rights, cybersecurity, GDPR, AI risks, IP, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-tailored legal advice on strategic transactions and enterprise contracts.
• Lead, negotiate, draft, review moderately complex contracts.
• Serve as a legal escalation point for risk and complex issues.
• Advise on pre-contract activities including due diligence and deal structures.
• Provide post-signing support and contract interpretation and amendments.
• Collaborate with GTC and DD&T teams to align legal strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal judgment

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

AI & digital tools savvy

Education

J.D. or equivalent legal degree

Job description

Takeda is seeking an experienced biopharma transactions attorney to join as Senior Counsel (Associate Director) within the Global Transactions & Corporate (GTC) Legal team in Boston, MA. You will support transactions for the DD&T organization, leading negotiations and providing risk-balanced guidance.

You will collaborate across Takeda legal teams, manage templates and playbooks, and advise on complex contracted initiatives with AI, data rights, and security considerations.