Business Development Counsel

Biogen

. Lead legal due diligence for strategic transactions and advise on transaction structures and business terms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $226,000 - $310,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading legal due diligence for strategic transactions, with a strong focus on compliance, negotiation, and collaboration across various business functions. Proven ability to manage legal services and optimize external law firm performance while providing comprehensive legal support to internal departments.

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Legal Due DiligenceMergers And AcquisitionsLicense AgreementsJuris Doctor (JD)Active Bar Licensure

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Hard Skills

Transaction StructuresDefinitive AgreementsBusiness CounselingRisk Management PracticesNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Decision-Making IntuitionCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Licensure

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawVenture Capital TransactionsIntellectual PropertyLegal Services Budget ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead legal due diligence for strategic transactions and advise on transaction structures and business terms
Prepare non-binding term sheets and negotiate and execute definitive agreements
Act as the primary responsible attorney on strategic deals throughout the transaction process
Collaborate with business development, finance, tax, R&D, and commercial teams
Work with intellectual property attorneys and other legal experts
Manage and optimize outside law firms’ engagement and performance
Oversee legal-services budgets and the quality and timeliness of external firms’ work
Ensure transactional activities comply with internal policies, laws, and regulations
Provide ongoing legal advice and support to business development and other internal departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the corporate department of a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department
Demonstrated experience with license agreements, collaborations, consortiums, venture capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions
Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar licensure
Exceptional intellectual capacity and business counseling presence
Strong decision-making intuition and communication skills
Proven ability to establish and manage business practices for legal and risk management
Local candidates only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities