Director, Corporate Counsel

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO

Lead legal advisor for Corden Pharma, providing strategic legal guidance across operations in the US. Managing contracts, compliance, and legal risks in collaboration with business leaders.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead legal advisor for Corden Pharma in the United States, responsible for providing pragmatic, business-oriented, legal support across Corden’s operations in Colorado and South Carolina.
Provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks while partnering closely with business leaders.
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and other business transactions for Corden Pharma in the United States, including manufacturing, supply, development, procurement, and capital project agreements.
Manage disputes affecting the U.S. business, including litigation, arbitration, and settlements, in coordination with external counsel as appropriate.
Monitor, advise, and develop mitigation strategies on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the U.S. business.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to Corden Pharma’s U.S. functions and sites on commercial, corporate, compliance, operational, and other matters.
Develop and maintain legal templates, tools, policies, and guidance materials to support the business efficiently and consistently.
Provide legal training and practical guidance to internal stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance topics.
Work closely with global legal and cross-functional teams to support effective collaboration across functions, sites, and external stakeholders.
Lead legal projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
Support the General Counsel on strategic initiatives, integrations, M&A matters, and selected corporate finance transactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Ten years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international, fast-paced CDMO, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environment
Strong grounding in U.S. commercial, contract, and corporate law, with sound judgment in identifying legal risk whilst facilitating the business
Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements independently
Experience supporting major operational projects, including capital investment and construction matters, is an advantage
Experience managing disputes, litigation, arbitration, and settlements in coordination with external counsel
Strong business judgment, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes effectively across senior management and cross-functional stakeholders without formal reporting authority
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, combined with a structured, pragmatic, and hands-on working style
Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctor (JD)commercial lawcontract lawcorporate lawdrafting agreementsnegotiating agreementslitigationarbitrationsettlementsregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

business judgmentinfluencingcommunicationorganizational skillsproject managementstrategic guidancecollaborationpragmatic working stylerisk identificationtraining

Certifications

admission to practice in U.S. jurisdiction