Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 10 hours ago
General Counsel
East Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $325K/yr
12+ years expAvet Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a General Counsel to oversee all legal matters for the organization. This role involves serving as the chief legal advisor, managing compliance, and mitigating legal risks while providing strategic legal advice to leadership and internal business units.
ManufacturingPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (development, licensing, consulting, marketing, services, confidentiality, and others)
Support mergers, acquisitions, and business development by evaluating contractual commitments, liabilities, and risks
Provide strategic legal advice by assessing risks, benefits, and business implications; present alternatives and recommend solutions aligned with company objectives
Partner closely with internal business units (Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR, R&D) and with external counsel and contracting personnel
Manage all litigation matters, including strategy development, risk evaluation, and oversight of outside counsel
Advise on corporate governance, securities matters, and regulatory compliance across the organization
Represent the company in legal proceedings, regulatory interactions, and other formal matters
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited university, active license to practice law in any state in the U.S., and 12+ years of progressively responsible legal experience
Demonstrated business acumen with an understanding of profitability, market dynamics, and competitive strategy
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information, conduct research, and design effective processes
Excellent communication skills, including clear writing, persuasive speaking, and effective facilitation of meetings
Professional presence with the ability to work under pressure, handle sensitive situations, and maintain strong relationships at all levels
Strong time management, follow-through, issue-spotting skills, and interpersonal awareness
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements
Preferred
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred; strong background in commercial, contract, and patent law highly relevant
Benefits
401 (k) matching - vested immediately
Medical, Dental and Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount through Life Mart
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Company
Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
George Svokos
President & CEO
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