Job Description

Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company focusing on the needs of patients requiring customized, user-friendly drug formulations, especially children and the elderly.  Azurity’s products have benefited millions of patients whose needs are not served by other commercially available therapies. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do.

ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL (JUNIOR)

Azurity is looking to complement the Legal Team with a junior Associate Counsel, based out of its offices in Woburn, MA.  This is an opportunity for a driven junior-level attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on, and team-oriented environment where the attorney can have a big impact on the organization.

The position will report to the General Counsel and will be a generalist who will provide support and guidance to each of the Company’s business departments on a variety of projects, with a primary focus on drafting, negotiating and providing legal advice relating to a broad range of contracts and advising on proper review of promotional and nonpromotional/scientific material.  The attorney may also support a variety of legal activities, including: intellectual property management, business development activities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, litigation, and general advice and counseling on a variety of issues.

This role will be highly visible and will have direct contacts with Azurity’s leadership team. Candidates must display a high level of executive presence and leadership competencies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality legal advice and serve as a trusted strategic partner to a variety of internal teams in a way that advances Azurity’s business while addressing legal risks and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation;
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize a variety of legal agreements, oversee the contracting process, and provide post-execution advice and counsel to internal clients on contractual obligations; work closely with the Contracts Administrator in overseeing the contracts lifecycle;
• Support the Company’s Commercial organization in the negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Advise on the proper review of promotional materials and tactics including social media and healthcare professional and consumer-directed advertising as well as nonpromotional/scientific pieces and scientific exchange materials. Participate in review committee meetings.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel on a variety of projects;
• Assist in legal due diligence initiatives relating to possible transactions;
• Oversee and support outside counsel on matters;
• Partner with legal department colleagues in executing and enhancing Company objectives.
• Support other strategic transactions and corporate initiatives as the need arises.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted into practice and in good standing in at least one state
• 1 - 3 years of experience is required, ideally supporting the life sciences industry in a law firm setting or as a member of a legal department in a pharmaceutical/biotech company
• Strong drafting and communication skills, and an ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture
• Commitment to client service, finding solutions, relationship building, continued learning, proactivity and confidentiality
• General understanding of the concepts, terminology and interdependencies that are important in the research-based pharmaceutical industry, including with respect to intellectual property rights
• Excellent interpersonal skills that are demonstrated by being articulate, direct and forthright, and serving as a collaborative and decisive team member and a strategic thinker with a broad perspective
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously and to respond to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to own projects and consistently meet tight timing requirements and high-quality standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using impeccable discretion and judgment
• Strong organizational skills, with the experience and ability in managing and filing all corporate files, IP portfolios, and litigation dockets.

We recognize hard work and dedication with benefits offerings that address individual needs. Our comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees includes the following:

• Competitive compensation package and bonus incentives for excellent performance.
• Competitive group benefit program, including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance.
• Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurances.
• Paid time-off program consisting of vacation, sick, holidays, and company-designated shutdown.
• Tax-advantaged savings plan (401(k) with employer match)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.