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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our Global Legal Organization. This position is open to candidates in the United States, EMEA, and APAC. Candidates will be expected to report to their local J&J office for a hybrid schedule. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Associate Corporate Counsel is responsible for supporting the negotiation of contracts and administration of contracts for Abiomed’s operations. This position will report to the Senior Corporate Counsel. The ideal candidate has experience in contracts administration and with various types of contracts. As a valued partner to the business, the corporate counsel requires effective communication skills with both internal and external clientele.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze and negotiate various types of domestic and international contracts such as: clinical trials; research; consulting; research services; product; HCP; general vendor, non-disclosure and other pertinent agreements as well helping to develop and update templates for such agreements to reflect the current laws, industry codes and company policies.
• Identifying and analyzing pertinent legal, compliance, regulatory and business issues in order to help align contractual terms with business objectives.
• Responsible for negotiating Asia Pacific clinical contract agreements.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and professional staff on a world-wide basis to ensure that agreements are negotiated in compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable law.
• Provide efficient and coordinated legal support, contribute to cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues in the global legal department on key matters.
• Support the long-term development of the legal function through process improvement and establishment of best practices for all aspects of legal functions.
• Work closely under supervision of a responsible attorney and exercise independent judgement in escalating issues in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Conduct legal research for the global legal department and all other related legal duties assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of professional work experience.
• A law degree and an active Bar License.
• 3+ years’ experience in contract negotiation and/or administration.
• Admission to and current good standing with the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• Substantive experience with Asia Pacific contracts required.
• Organization and prioritization skills to effectively manage timelines and multiple projects.
• Strong transactional skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly collaborative and adaptive in a fast-paced, team-based, matrix environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) as well as Westlaw.
• Experience drafting agreements preferred.
• Familiarity with a Contract Lifecycle Management system preferred.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100,000-$172,500. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

o Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on December 4, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.