Senior Counsel - Transactions & Compliance

Catalent; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our team in Bridgewater, NJ. This on-site role focuses on drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting business objectives while minimizing risk.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor and at least three years of transactional or commercial law experience, with in-house pharma exposure and NJ eligibility. Merger activity and dispute resolution experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of three years of transactional or commercial law experience with a combination of large law firms and/or in-house pharmaceutical experience.
• Ability to practice as an in‑house lawyer in New Jersey.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0–15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, structure, and negotiate manufacturing, packaging, development, purchase, supply, license, and service agreements.
• Advise and provide training to business unit personnel on compliance policies, customer and vendor relations, contract matters, and regulatory issues.
• Assist in merger and acquisition activity.
• Help resolve customer disputes and claims, support litigation, and direct outside counsel in dispute and litigation matters.
• Provide general advice to senior management and other senior company personnel on a day-to‑day basis.
• Offer guidance to achieve business objectives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations while avoiding unacceptable risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Compliance

M&A

Litigation support

Regulatory advice

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Catalent is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our team in Bridgewater, NJ. This on-site role focuses on drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting business objectives while minimizing risk.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor and at least three years of transactional or commercial law experience, with in-house pharma exposure and NJ eligibility. Merger activity and dispute resolution experience are a plus.