Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. The Senior Corporate Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law, provides enterprise-level legal leadership and people management in support of Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development strategy.

Requirements

• Set and execute the legal strategy for BD Transactions, aligned with enterprise priorities, portfolio strategy, and risk tolerance.
• Serve as a senior advisor to Business Development on complex and novel transaction structures.
• Anticipate deal trends, regulatory developments, and industry dynamics; proactively position the organization to address legal and business risk.
• Oversee the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of high-value, high-complexity business development transactions, including licensing, collaborations, M&A, equity investments, and divestitures.
• Lead legal due diligence for complex business development transactions, coordinating across IP, litigation, antitrust, regulatory, tax, and other specialist teams.
• Lead and develop a team of BD Transactions attorneys, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive performance management and talent development to strengthen capability and engagement.
• Apply strong business acumen and sound judgment to navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
• Deliver practical, service-oriented legal advice aligned with Bristol Myers Squibb’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Paid Time Off