This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation and Investigations, Global Legal Pharma based in the United States.
This is a senior legal leadership role focused on managing complex, high-stakes commercial litigation and government investigations across multiple jurisdictions within a global pharmaceutical environment. You will play a key role in shaping litigation strategy, advising business and legal stakeholders on critical disputes, and driving resolution approaches that balance legal risk with business objectives. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams across global operations, requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution in adversarial proceedings. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of matters including regulatory enforcement actions, commercial disputes, and multi-jurisdictional litigation. Acting as a trusted legal advisor, you will contribute to high-impact decisions that influence global operations and compliance posture. This is a highly visible position with significant influence across both legal and business leadership teams.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage a broad portfolio of complex commercial litigation matters, government investigations, appeals, and other adversarial proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies that are creative, risk-aware, and aligned with broader business objectives.
- Advise internal stakeholders and business partners on high-impact legal and strategic issues with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
- Negotiate and support settlement discussions and dispute resolution strategies at regional, national, and international levels.
- Coordinate and manage multi-jurisdictional litigation efforts in collaboration with global legal counterparts.
- Partner with cross-functional legal and business teams to support strategic initiatives and enterprise-wide legal projects.
- Contribute to the defense of regulatory enforcement actions and other government investigations affecting global operations.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across global pharmaceutical and life sciences functions.
Requirements:
- 7–10+ years of experience handling complex commercial litigation, government investigations, and high-stakes disputes.
- Strong background in litigation strategy with demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional cases.
- Hands-on experience with trial work, discovery, and dispute resolution strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry, including exposure to commercial disputes, IP litigation, FCA matters, class actions, or product liability cases.
- Strong ability to develop and execute creative legal strategies in high-pressure environments.
- Experience working with or within in-house legal teams is preferred but not required.
- Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar and eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status in California.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across legal and business audiences.
- Interest or experience in leveraging emerging AI tools to improve litigation efficiency and legal workflows.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary ranging from $203,800 to $378,400 depending on experience and location
- Eligibility for discretionary annual performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and wellness benefits package
- Retirement and financial planning programs
- Generous paid time off and flexible leave policies
- Professional development and continuing legal education support
- Inclusive and merit-based work environment focused on fairness and equal opportunity
- Additional benefits as detailed in the employer’s official compensation and benefits framework