Senior Counsel – Contracts and Business Development Transactions

Shionogi Inc. (U.S.)

Senior Counsel providing legal support in contracts and transactions for Shionogi Inc. Overseeing legal needs and collaborating with Global Legal and Compliance teams in a hybrid role.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $265,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide experienced, hands-on legal support focused on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on complex agreements
Collaborate closely with Global Legal and Compliance teams
Negotiate highly individualized and sophisticated agreements independently with external parties
Direct and oversee the work of outside counsel
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 10 years of substantive experience drafting and negotiating contracts
Significant (≥5 years) experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries
Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting agreementsreviewing agreementsnegotiating contractsadvising on agreementslegal support

Soft Skills

collaborationbusiness judgmentrisk managementtrustworthiness

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active law license