Director, Corporate Counsel

Overview

As a member of the Contracts Group in the Regeneron Law Department’s Transactions Law Group, the Director, Corporate Counsel will draft, review and negotiate a wide array of contracts for Regeneron’s Information Systems and Technology operating teams and provide related advice and counsel. The level of counseling requires a solid understanding of general business transactions and related legal issues, outstanding drafting and negotiation skills and a strong understanding of, or desire to learn about, information technologies, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.

Experience in life sciences is preferred. The role will have a direct impact on facilitating our science and research.

• Drafting, negotiating and bringing to execution cloud (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) and software license agreements, hybrid cloud agreements, and consulting and professional service agreements critical to Regeneron’s operations throughout the company.
• Providing legal support and counsel for software applications, data feeds and analytics, infrastructure applications, information security, telecommunications and telephony, consumer-facing apps, and other information technology tools used throughout Regeneron, including for research, development, clinical, manufacturing, commercial, and general administrative services organizations, whether as discrete applications or as an integrated enterprise resource planning platform, often as a licensee of the technology and within a regulated environment.
• Advising on artificial intelligence to the business and interacting with the AI Governance Committee.
• Advising on other current and potential legal and commercial issues with industry specific knowledge and transactional guidance.
• Working collaboratively with other organization groups, including the Privacy Group and the Compliance Group, Risk Management and Global Procurement.
• Advising internal clients on Regeneron’s contracts policies and practices and applicable laws.
• Counseling client business teams on applicable legal risks and statutes.

• Excel at advising clients regarding all aspects of contract law, technology and related areas.
• Have a history of self-motivation and working independently on projects, while meeting deadlines and prioritizing multiple matters.
• Are curious and eager to learn.
• Possess excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively and professionally with colleagues and clients at all levels of the organization.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

A BA/BS and JD with excellent law school credentials. Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel is preferred. 4 to 10 years legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, including strong corporate law experience. Possess outstanding oral and written communication skills, including significant presentation capabilities. An attention to detail and appetite for learning.

Familiarity with information technology, life sciences and privacy law and experience negotiating from a licensee position are all pluses.

Regeneron offers a comprehensive benefits package that varies by location, including health and wellness programs, fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave). For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company’s business.

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