Who We Are:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )
About the Role:
A Corporate Counsel provides legal support to the Company’s corporate functions and business operations by advising on complex legal matters and increasingly complex legal issues within defined areas of responsibility. Works under the guidance of more senior attorneys to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice, support contracting activities, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies. Executes assigned legal workstreams and contributes to the effective delivery of legal services across corporate initiatives. _
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Legal Advice & Execution
Provides clear, practical legal advice and risk guidance to business partners on complex matters that inform legal strategy for assigned business areas
Supports business activities, potentially including:
Clinical development and research activities
Business development and alliance management activities
Corporate and operational matters
Artificial intelligence, information technology, and data governance initiatives
Applies applicable laws and regulations, as well as industry requirements
Contracting & Transactional Support
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including:
Confidentiality agreements
Consulting and master services agreements
Clinical trial and research-related agreements
Licensing, collaboration, and vendor agreements
Other routine corporate and transactional documents
Supports corporate transactions, including financing, licensing, collaboration, and business development activities
Ensures agreements align with Company policies, templates, governance requirements, and risk tolerance
Business Partnership
Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide responsive legal support
Escalates complex or high-risk issues to senior attorneys, as appropriate
Leads assigned legal workstreams and contributes to cross-functional projects. Maintains strong relationships with business clients and third-party contracting parties to support Company objectives.
Compliance & Risk Awareness
Identifies potential legal risks and brings issues forward for review
Supports implementation of compliance processes and legal guidance
Stays current on relevant legal and regulatory developments
Operational Support
Assists in development and maintenance of legal templates, processes, and tools
Supports management of outside counsel as directed
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 6+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and in-house experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies
An active license to practice law in any state
Foundational knowledge of:
Corporate contracting and…