Senior Litigation Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel

The Genentech Litigation Team is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel Specialist, Assistant General Counsel. We are looking for a strategic litigator whose drive and vision will support Genentech’s mission of “doing now what patients need next.”  The ideal candidate will have deep experience setting strategy for and managing complex litigations and other adversarial proceedings in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related life science industry. As a key business partner and advisor, this individual will have experience analyzing and counseling on legal risk in the business context. 

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Independently managing an active and varied caseload of litigations, appeals, and other adversarial proceedings, while advising on substantive legal strategy with foresight and appropriate risk tolerance. 

• Partnering closely with business clients and legal department colleagues to advise on a range of strategic issues while using a practical and business-minded approach.

• Developing strategies to avoid or resolve regional, national, and international disputes, including directly negotiating settlements.

• Counseling on multi-jurisdictional litigations or other proceedings, including coordinating with counterparts in the US and around the world.

• Contributing to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams in Legal.

• Working effectively in teams and with a cross-section of stakeholders within Genentech and Roche.

• Ability to travel in conjunction with managing and resolving disputes.

Who You Are

• 12+ years of litigation experience, with experience in directly managing complex adversarial matters in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related life science industry.

• A law degree (J.D.) and current “good standing” admission to at least one U.S. state bar

• Trial experience preferred.

• General experience in litigation in the life sciences, including but not limited to commercial contract disputes, IP litigations, FCA matters, APA litigations, and/or product liability cases. 

• Experience in an in-house setting is preferred, but not required. 

• Competencies in the following areas:

Strategic Litigation Expert:

• Demonstrated experience in resolving challenging legal issues and proven ability to deliver sound, clear, practical legal advice in a business setting.

• Superior negotiation skills.

• Ability to approach complex problems with a creative mindset.

Influential Communicator:

• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.

• Outstanding writing and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Superior client-relations skills.

• An awareness and ability to engage with others of diverse backgrounds.

Adaptive and Results-Oriented Performer:

• Ability to multitask with ease.

• Ability to work both in a team and independently.

• Ability to prioritize and work with agility.

• Aptitude and interest to learn the scientific/technical side of the business.

• Comfortable with getting outside of one’s comfort zone and stepping into new areas of practice or business. 

This position is based onsite at Genentech’s South San Francisco, California campus and a remote working arrangement is not available.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $209,700 to $389,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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