Associate Corporate Counsel, Contracts (IT)

at  Exelixis Inc

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients, and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.
As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.
Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education

• BS/BA degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field.
• JD degree and minimum one year of related experience required.
• Must be admitted to practice, preferably in California.

Experience:

• At least three years of relevant transactional experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Possesses executive presence and ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior management, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to implement organizational or team objectives.
• Ability to develop creative technical and/or business solutions for complex problems and implement organizational or team objectives.
• Must be efficient, detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames.
• Acts responsibly and conscientiously.
• Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Works independently and in a team environment.
• Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.
• Must be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Must have good judgment.
• Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document Comparison programs, etc.).

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Exelixis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department’s contracting team, reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts. This person will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will have the opportunity to operate both independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic environment to support the growing contracting needs of Exelixis. You will support and work collaboratively with the General & Administrative (G&A) departments across the organization. This role will primarily focus on IT, Information Security and privacy related matters but will also involve supporting other G&A functions in the organization as needed, including Real Estate, Facilities, Finance/Accounting, Investor Relations/Public Affairs, Human Resources, and others.
This position is onsite five (5) days a week (Monday through Friday).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, revise, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts, which may include, but are not limited to, NDAs, master services agreements, consulting/professional services agreements, task orders/work orders/statements of work, software license agreements, cloud computing agreements, data processing agreements, amendments, change orders and various other IT and Facilities related vendor agreements.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements.
• Identify risks and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
• Liaise with various internal clients effectively to address legal and business questions.
• Ensure contracts accurately convey business terms while protecting Exelixis’ interests.
• Advise contracts managers on complex negotiations.
• Ensure continuity and improvement in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting systems, processes, and procedures.
• Support the ongoing development of templates and playbooks in your area of support in collaboration with other Legal Department team members.