Corporate Counsel, G&A Contracts

Exelixis is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department's contracting team, reporting to the Senior Director, G&A Contracts and Privacy. This role serves as a point person for business stakeholders and will provide advice and counsel to the general and administrative departments of the company.

Requirements

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including CDAs/NDAs, service and consulting agreements, and amendments.
• Identify and assess legal risks, translating complex legal concepts into clear, accessible language that enables business teams to make informed decisions.
• Analyze legal issues, advise on contractual breaches and remedies, and escalate matters to senior decision-makers for resolution when appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address legal and business questions throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Ensure contracts terms accurately reflect business intent while safeguarding Exelixis’s interests and mitigating risk.
• Provide continuity and improvements in the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of contracting systems, processes, and procedures.
• Contribute to Legal Department resource development by participating in drafting sessions, sharing solutions, and contributing to the creation of new, and continuous improvement of existing, playbooks and templates.
• Embrace learning opportunities presented by various substantive matters, including AI, privacy, and other subject matter areas that are rapidly evolving.

Benefits

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Sales-based incentive plan
• Opportunity to purchase company stock
• Long-term incentives