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Director Legal Counsel

JCW Group
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

JCW is working on an exciting search seeking an experienced attorney to join a growing client looking to hire a Director, Legal Counsel to their US Commercial Operations legal team. In this role you will report to the VP, Legal, US Market Operations and provide counsel across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access and other commercial functions.


This role is hybrid out of Princeton, NJ and will be 3 days onsite.


Qualifications

  • JD or LL.M. and 4–8 years’ experience in-house (life sciences preferred) or at a law firm serving life science clients
  • Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial, medical and access-related agreements
  • Experience reviewing promotional/scientific materials and advising cross-functional teams
  • Strong commercial judgment, excellent communication and negotiation skills, proactive and solutions-oriented
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, international environments and collaborating across teams

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$180,624 to $237,384
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