Director, Transactions Counsel

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At Halozyme, we are reinventing the patient experience and building the future of drug delivery. We are passionate about the important work we do and constantly strive to do more. We embrace transformation and work hard to innovate for the future. We do this together, as One Team - we rise by lifting others up and believe in the power of working together for the collective win. That's why we need you-to help us make a significant impact by taking on increasingly complex challenges, leaping beyond the status quo, advancing our mission and making our One Team culture thrive.

Join us as a Director, Transactions Counsel and you'll be part of a culture that welcomes diversity, thinks differently to solve problems, works collaboratively as one team, and delivers meaningful innovations that impact people's lives.

The Director, Transactions Counsel, is part of the legal team supporting Halozyme's business and part of a collaborative team of lawyers that negotiate and draft agreements alongside their business peers. The Director, Transactions Counsel independently reviews, negotiates and prepares agreements and other documents for transactions and supports a wide range of general business agreements that support the operations of the business.

• Collaboratively support the legal team in the execution of strategies and tactics required to achieve Halozyme business goals.

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of general business agreements that support both the operations of the business. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Information Technology transactions, such as software license agreements, SaaS agreements, and other technology-related contracts that support R&D, regulatory, and commercial functions

• Operational and supply chain agreements, including GxP-compliant manufacturing agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, supplier/vendor contracts, and service and development agreements

• Cross-functional support, providing legal guidance for transactions that intersect with quality, regulatory, clinical, and commercial operations across both drug and device product lines.

• Attorney review of contracts manager work product

• Lead, influence, as well as work collaboratively in teams of multi-functional business and legal colleagues.

• Advise business colleagues on interactions with key supply chain and other commercial relationships, including advising on actual or potential disputes.

• Manage external transactional counsel supporting the business needs.

• Interface with current partners, vendors, law firms, and others as needed

• J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admission to practice law in a jurisdiction in the U.S. with a minimum 5 years of direct legal experience supporting business-to-business manufacturing, supply and product sales operations, including negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

• Strong understanding of the regulatory and operational landscape of the life sciences industry, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions with minimal oversight.

• Experience and leadership in working alongside business colleagues and providing real-time guidance and advice on a range of business transactions.

• Experience in supporting commercial pharmaceutical products and/or clinical trial programs and negotiating and drafting agreements for such business operations is also preferred.

• Strong written and oral communication, as well as requisite interpersonal skills to work in a highly functioning, collaborative environment.

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.

• Full and comprehensive benefit program, including an Employee Stock Purchase Program and 401(k) matching.

• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs and tuition reimbursement.

• A collaborative, innovative team that works as one to amplify your impact-on your career, the work you do and patients' lives.

The most likely base pay range for this position is $180K- $252K per year. Several factors, such as experience, tenure, skills, and particular business needs, will determine an individual's exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses, sales incentives, and equity awards.

Halozyme, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Halozyme is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact Human Resources at hrbox@halozyme.com.

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