Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

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
• Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval)
• 160 hours annual paid vacation
• 11 paid national holidays
• 3 optional holidays
• Unlimited paid sick time
• Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Summer hours flexibility
• Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day