Corporate Counsel

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 within defined areas of responsibility. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of business areas, including clinical development, research, corporate operations, and other strategic initiatives. Working under the guidance of more senior attorneys, a Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal advice, manages contracting matters, and contributes to cross-functional projects and legal 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 a range of business activities, including: Clinical development and research activities Commercial, vendor, facilities, and operational matters Business development and alliance management activities Global, cross-border and cross-functional legal matters   Contracting & Transactional Support Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including: Clinical trial agreements and other research-related agreements Master services agreements Consulting agreements Vendor, service, and other commercial agreements  Other corporate and transactional agreements, including agreements supporting licensing, collaboration, and business development activities, as assigned Ensures agreements align with applicable laws and regulations, 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 external 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 transactions Experience