Director, Corporate Counsel (Information Technology Transactions)

As a member of the Contracts Group in the Regeneron Law Department’s Transactions Law Group, the Director, Corporate Counsel will draft, review and negotiate a wide array of contracts for Regeneron’s Information Systems and Technology operating teams and provide related advice and counsel. The level of counseling requires a solid understanding of general business transactions and related legal issues, outstanding drafting and negotiation skills and a strong understanding of, or desire to learn about, information technologies, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.  Experience in life sciences is preferred.  The role will have a direct impact on facilitating our science and research.

As a Director, Corporate Counsel, a typical day may include:

• Drafting, negotiating and bringing to execution cloud (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) and software license agreements, hybrid cloud agreements, and consulting and professional service agreements critical to Regeneron's operations throughout the company.

• Providing legal support and counsel for software applications, data feeds and analytics, infrastructure applications, information security, telecommunications and telephony, consumer-facing apps, and other information technology tools used throughout Regeneron, including for research, development, clinical, manufacturing, commercial, and general administrative services organizations, whether as discrete applications or as an integrated enterprise resource planning platform, often as a licensee of the technology and within a regulated environment.

• Advising on artificial intelligence to the business and interacting with the AI Governance Committee

• Advising on other current and potential legal and commercial issues with industry specific knowledge and transactional guidance

• Working collaboratively with other organization groups, including the Privacy Group and the Compliance Group, Risk Management and Global Procurement.

• Advising internal clients on Regeneron’s contracts policies and practices and applicable laws.

• Counseling client business teams on applicable legal risks and statutes.

This role might be for you if you:

• Excel at advising clients regarding all aspects of contract law, technology and related areas.

• Have a history of self-motivation and working independently on projects, while meeting deadlines and prioritizing multiple matters.

• Are curious and eager to learn

• Possess excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Can work effectively and professionally with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization.

• Enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

To be considered for this position, you must possess:

A BA/BS and JD with excellent law school credentials. Licensed to practice law in New York or be eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel is preferred. 4 to 10 years legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, including strong corporate law experience.  Possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, including significant presentation capabilities. An attention to detail and appetite for learning.  Familiarity with information technology, life sciences and privacy law and experience negotiating from a licensee position are all pluses. 

 

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together.  For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site.  Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.  

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$205,000.00 - $341,600.00