Counsel

Job Summary

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial sales, procurement, and clinical research agreements, ensuring Kedrion’s interests are protected.
• Serve as the legal representative on promotional review committees for U.S. products and support similar reviews globally.
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel on commercial and regulatory matters, focusing on Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA guidelines, and comparable global regulations.
• Partner with business units, development teams, and finance to support M&A negotiations and strategic transactions.
• Assist in managing outside counsel for litigation, including commercial disputes, HR-related cases, and injury claims; support investigations, review court documents, and negotiate settlements.
• Conduct legal and corporate due diligence for strategic transactions and actively contribute to departmental projects.
• Collaborate on creating and implementing new policies, templates, and processes.
• Educate internal clients on legal updates, regulatory developments, and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and member in good standing of a state bar.
• 2+ years relevant experience in a legal counseling role either in-house or at a major law firm, with preference for prior experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge in contracts and regulatory matters; experience in pharmaceuticals/healthcare or life sciences preferred.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, deliver timely advice, and build strong internal relationships.
• Ability to work independently with integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Hybrid work arrangement; candidates should be located near Durham, NC or Fort Lee, NJ.