Senior Deals Counsel, Life Sciences BD Transactions

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Global Shutdown

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel for Business Development Transactions Law to provide senior-level legal counsel on licensing, collaborations, M&A, divestitures, and equity investments. The role requires independent leadership of complex matters end-to-end, advising senior leaders, and mentoring junior attorneys, with hybrid work options across NJ/MA and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The position demands a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience.
• Lead counsel on high-value licensing, collaboration, and M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead structuring, drafting, and negotiation of business development and corporate development transactions.
• Define due diligence scope and issue-escalation for legal due diligence with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee external counsel relationships and ensure high-quality, timely legal support.
• Mentor other business development attorneys and contract professionals.

Skills

Transactional law

M&A experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Due diligence

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel for Business Development Transactions Law to provide senior-level legal counsel on licensing, collaborations, M&A, divestitures, and equity investments. The role requires independent leadership of complex matters end-to-end, advising senior leaders, and mentoring junior attorneys, with hybrid work options across NJ/MA and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The position demands a J.D.