Associate Director, Corporate Counsel Transactions & Legal Affairs

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the world, and rapidly building its portfolio of innovative, branded products. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the world’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop, manufacture, and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient. Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories. At Sun Pharma we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values: Humility. Integrity. Passion. Innovation 

Summary: 

In this role, you will work within a driven and collaborative legal team and with various other company representatives and outside counsel to provide legal and strategic support across the entire company with a focus on representing the company’s interests in North America. This position reports directly to and works closely with the Head of Legal Affairs, and you will have regular interactions with the General Counsel and other senior leaders within the business. You will work on a wide variety of issues, and gain a deep understanding of the numerous legal issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry.  THIS POSITION IS HYBRID: 3 DAYS IN OFFICE; 2 DAYS REMOTE 

The position will feature the following primary responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Head of Legal Affairs and other members of the legal team, strategically manage legal issues with and without external counsel, and provide legal advice to business leaders throughout the company.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including but not limited to customer agreements, R&D agreements, distribution agreements, vendor/service agreements, supply agreements, licensing agreements and M&A agreements, and advise the company in other related transactional matters.
• Provide legal advice to business units across the company, including advice regarding transactions, and regulatory issues.
• When necessary, assist the litigation team in managing litigation and investigation matters, including business disputes and regulatory matters.

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctorate, with minimum of 2+ years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house, and/or government role with experience in life sciences and/or healthcare regulatory and compliance issues. 
• Admission to practice in at least one state with ability to secure New Jersey in-house certification. 
• Proven track record advising clients, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. 
• Experience in corporate legal matters. 
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently. At the same time, it is imperative that candidate is a consummate team player. 
• Excellent team player who likes to work on a dynamic team, learn and continually evolve. 
• Must be comfortable working in a fluid environment. Candidates must be eager to delve into new areas as needed and undertake projects as needed. 
• Must have outstanding written and oral communication skills and the ability to think analytically to understand complex, ambiguous problems or issues and articulate solutions/conclusions clearly and concisely. Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals of varying professional, educational and cultural backgrounds and be able to make complex legal concepts accessible to all audiences. 
• Must be a business-minded professional who is responsive to client needs and brings a clear pragmatic, solution-driven sensibility coupled with sound judgment. 
• Must be hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves professional with a “can-do” attitude. 
• Ability to travel occasionally within the U.S., and occasionally internationally, will be required. 

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan.  Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.