Director & Sr. Counsel II - BI Venture Fund

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment which benefits our employees, patients and communities. Director & Sr. Counsel II - BI Venture Fund - 2012816 Description: Provides a broad range of legal services, typically to Clients at the VP level who control business activities and below. Level of counseling provided requires broader understanding of the impact decisions may have on the overall business, as the risks associated with incomplete advice are high. Duties include drafting of legal documents and provision of legal counsel. Should have acquired knowledge of law in at least two specialized areas (e.g., patents, FDA Regulatory, commercial, litigation, etc.) critical to maintaining business operations and be very knowledgeable about the products, competitors and regulatory environment of the company's businesses. Mentors more junior attorneys in areas of expertise. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees. Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary US lawyer providing s trategic and tactical legal advice to the Head of Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund in the United States and active participant with the global Venture Fund legal team
• Drafting, negotiating and finalizing term sheets and investment agreements for new investments. Advising and supporting investment managers as directors/shareholders representatives for existing investments. Liaising with external counsel, and running tender for appointment of external legal counsel panel. Drafting standard legal templates for use by Investment Managers. Portfolio management (financing rounds, convertible loans, exits). Provide corporate governance & housekeeping.
• Expert understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and policies in several specialized legal areas; strong working knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in corporate law and governance, mergers and acquisitions, and transactions; ability to interpret and apply such laws, regulations and policies to inform business activities. Has ability to apply law from several areas to complex business situations.
• Influences clients by identifying and communicating to clients risks associated with complex business activities within lawyer's broad understanding of several specialized legal areas, which specialized legal areas may include: Intellectual Property, Regulatory, Trade, Compliance, Contracting, Environmental, Employment, Litigation and/or Antitrust; helps identify risks in areas outside lawyer's specialized legal area and provides value-added corporate law insight to evaluate risks effectively; provides training and business advice to clients on applicable legal issues within lawyer's broad legal expertise.
• Partners with clients by considering immediate business/legal issues in a broader business context and identifying broader business purposes and objectives; proactively applies broad legal expertise to address both the specific business activity and influence the broader business purposes and objectives; developing alternative fact hypotheticals and legal solutions to clarify options and enable the achievement of successful business outcomes.
• Expected by business management to take the lead in negotiating on behalf of client to achieve solutions that attain business objectives.
• Confers with other in-house and outside counsel where appropriate. Also advises, partners with or engages in-house or outside counsel where appropriate.
• Strong knowledge of national business environment in which client competes. Keeps current with evolving legal and business issues within lawyer's broad expertise, promotes corporate policies and proactively monitors client's business environment.
• Member of the US legal and government affairs department. Requirements:
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
  • Qualified attorney licensed to practice in a least one jurisdiction and able to be qualified as US in-house counsel.
  • At least eight (8) to ten (10) years relevant legal experience at least five (5) of which includes experience as in-house counsel in pharma, life science, or healthcare preferred; admission to at least one State bar.--
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.--
  • Excellent organizational skills; demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.--
  • Proven negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability to interact with executives at all levels
  • Business partner oriented mindset, analytical skills with strategic and long term thinking Eligibility Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required) Must be 18 years of age or older Who We Are: At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal: to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company we focus on long term performance.--We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.--Learning and development for all employees is key because your growth is our growth. Boehringer Ingelheim, including Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Puerto Rico LLC and Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc.--is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.--All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; physical or psychiatric disability; veteran or military status; domestic violence victim status; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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