Exelixis · 7 hours ago
Corporate Counsel, G&A Contracts
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$192K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expExelixis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department’s contracting team, reporting to the Senior Director, G&A Contracts and Privacy. This role serves as a point person for business stakeholders, providing advice and counsel to various departments while managing the contracting needs of the company.
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Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including CDAs/NDAs, service and consulting agreements, and amendments
Identify and assess legal risks, translating complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language that enables business teams to make informed decisions
Analyze legal issues, advise on contractual breaches and remedies, and escalate matters to senior decision-makers for resolution when appropriate
Collaborate with stakeholders to address legal and business questions throughout the contracting lifecycle
Ensure contracts terms accurately reflect business intent while safeguarding Exelixis’s interests and mitigating risk
Provide continuity and improvements in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting systems, processes, and procedures
Contribute to Legal Department resource development by participating in drafting sessions, sharing solutions, and contributing to the creation of new, and continuous improvement of existing, playbooks and templates
Embrace learning opportunities presented by various substantive matters, including AI, privacy, and other subject matter areas that are rapidly evolving
Qualification
Required
JD degree and 3 years of relevant experience
Must be admitted to practice, preferably in California
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal environment, or combination thereof
Minimum of 2 years drafting data protection agreements, data transfer agreements (Standard Contractual Clauses), and privacy terms in a wide range of contracts
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to implement organizational or team objectives
Skilled at issue-spotting and developing creative, legally-sound solutions for complex problems
Must be efficient, meticulous, and able to re-prioritize on short time frames
Acts responsibly and conscientiously
Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines
Works independently and as part of a team
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks
Must be an initiative-taker and quick learner
Must have good judgment
Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Comparison programs, etc.) and Internet)
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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