Senior Counsel- BioPharma & Corporate Legal
Boston, MA
Global Legal
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We’re valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing. We believe it’s not just about getting the best solution, it’s also about doing it the right way – ethics, compliance, and transparency are front and center of everything we do.
We’re a legal function that values flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to stretch and accept new challenges. We focus on professional and personal development and place a premium on providing lawyers with broad exposure and the opportunity to counsel diverse stakeholders on legal risks.
As a member of the BioPharma & Corporate Legal group, you’ll be part of a team of transaction lawyers, focused on delivering the most important projects for our Business Development teams. Your work will include supporting licensing and collaborations, as well as asset deals and M&A projects and other commercial matters for AstraZeneca. We’re looking for a skilled, ambitious lawyer to help AstraZeneca become a world leader in our therapeutic areas of focus, including Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals (including cardiovascular, renal & metabolism; respiratory & immunology; and infectious disease therapies) and Rare Disease. Your specialist expertise will be key to achieving this ambition!
What you'll do
In this Global role, you’ll provide legal advice across AstraZeneca’s global organization, working closely with senior leaders. Using your knowledge of licensing, IP, commercial and corporate law you will provide drafting, negotiation, and business counsel support to lead the legal support for key transactions, driving projects to completion and helping to mitigate critical legal and business risks. The role will see you personally handling complex legal matters, interpreting and drafting contracts, and taking a global perspective and your work may involve overseas travel. You’ll foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaborative working with your counterparts across the Legal function.
Essential for the role
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree with admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of experience with pharmaceutical related licensing and collaboration work, supporting Business Development teams
Knowledge of and experience working in the life sciences sector
Strong leadership capabilities
Solution and action orientated approach
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage complexity and cultivate innovation
Demonstrable accountability and integrity
Ability to act independently and drive projects to completion
Strong working knowledge of AI-enabled legal and business tools
Desirable for the role
Previous experience working in-house
Experience advising a global pharmaceutical business
Experience advising on M&A
Understanding of manufacturing and supply chains
Experience of working in a global legal environment
Office Working Requirements
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $184,228.00 - 276,342.00 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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Date Posted
21-Jul-2026Closing Date
03-Aug-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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