Senior Counsel Licensing & Acquisitions

Direct Staffing Inc

Apply to this job
Green Oaks, IL, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Pharmaceutical / Biotech

Senior Counsel Licensing & Acquisitions 

Abbott Park





Exp 7-10 years

Degree Jurius Doctorate

Relo

Bonus


Job Description


Primary Job Function

 

Leads teams of in-house attorneys in acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, equity investments and other sophisticated transactions for all our businesses, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. Works closely with senior leaders in all our businesses, as well as those in the Legal Division, Corporate Licensing & Acquisitions organization, and other Corporate functions. Manages outside counsel.  

 

 

Core Job Responsibilities

 

Will be actively involved in all aspects of sophisticated transactions, including structuring transactions, performing due diligence, negotiations, drafting agreements and advising internal constituents. Will be called upon to identify issues, develop and evaluate alternatives, provide advice and implement solutions in the context of complex and significant transactions.    

 


Must have excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, communication skills and organizational skills.  

Must be able to balance attention to detail with big picture perspective and focus on execution.  

Must be able to perform well in a complex, matrixed environment, with the ability to lead, mentor, collaborate, teach and learn from others.  

Must be able to integrate contributions from multiple sources, as well as own knowledge and experience to make high impact decisions with limited information.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc


About this role

Summary

Leads legal teams in complex transactions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiations, and advising.

Job title

Senior Counsel Licensing & Acquisitions

Experience level

7-10 years

Industry

pharmaceutical

Location requirements

Green Oaks, IL, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

juris doctoratelegal judgmentcommunicationorganizational skillsleadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

licensingacquisitionsmergersdivestiturescross-border
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Green Oaks, IL, USA

On-site City
Related searches