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Senior Director, Transactional Attorney

Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
Brisbane, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Overview

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose.

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you.

Why Join Us?

At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere.

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to support the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Management in managing certain legal functions of the company including transactions, contracts, and M&A.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support our Oversee and take ownership of the daily contracting function including, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, with a heavy emphasis on Business Development and M&A. May also be given an opportunity to take on litigation, employment, regulatory, and other legal matters.
  • Become a strategic partner with Regulatory, Finance, IT, Clinical, Manufacturing, Medical, and Commercial Groups to assist them with their various legal needs.
  • Review, draft, and implement corporate policies and procedures.
  • Advise Senior Management on legal issues and risk.
  • Assist General Counsel on other legal projects on as-needed basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Interaction:

Will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and customers, vendors, outside counsel and consultants. Business areas supported include: research and development, clinical trials (commercial products and potential pipeline products), medical affairs, market access, corporate communications, global supply chain and quality, manufacturing, commercial sales and marketing to healthcare providers, patients and payers (including U.S. Federal Government), business development, procurement, finance, compliance, and human resources.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requirements:

  • JD and a State Bar admission
  • Minimum 10 years of major law firm or in-house experience. Three years of in-house experience with a major pharmaceutical and/or biotech company is preferred but not necessary.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

  • Exceptional English communication skills written and verbal, organizational abilities, decision making, and proven attention to detail.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word; Excel; Outlook.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and produce quality work product in a fast-paced, stimulating environment.
  • Demonstrated excellent business judgment and the ability to form strong working relationships with internal clients while maintaining adherence to legal standards.
  • Proven depth of knowledge of corporate legal issues, particular to the pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry including contracts and compliance.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers, and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.

Work Environment:

Typical office setting, office’ will be a cubicle, noise level is moderate with consistent printer, telephone ringing, and conversation. Hybrid work environment and employee is required to work in the Pacira office at least three days a week (no exception).

Benefits

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Disability Coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Fertility and Maternity Assistance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this role is $224,000 per year to $300,000 per year The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.

Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.

Salary : $224,000 - $300,000

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