Maintain knowledge of relevant and developing case law, industry developments, regulatory issues, and external dynamics in furtherance of Gilead's objectives.
Proactively identify, analyze, and navigate potential legal issues and risk, and provide practical, risk‑balanced advice in the pre‑litigation context.
Manage government investigations from inception through resolution, coordinating strategy and execution across internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
Conduct internal investigations to completion, including issue scoping, factual investigation, root cause analyses and recommendations for remedial action.
Effectively collaborate with other functions, leaders, and teams within Gilead.
Define, direct and conscientiously manage outside counsel.
Requirements
Juris Doctorate or equivalent advanced degree
6 + years of experience practicing in a law firm or inhouse legal department
U.S. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree; active law license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 6 years of legal experience supporting clients preferably at a multinational company and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm, or a combination of both;
Investigation experience that ranges from internal investigations and government and agency requests and actions.
Ability to exercise judgment and independently determine and take appropriate action;
Ability to manage workload prioritie
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Counsel 1, Corporate Litigation & Investigations, reporting to the Senior Associate General Counsel and Head of Global Corporate Litigation & Investigations. The candidate will serve as a lawyer on the Corporate Litigation & Investigations team, advising on and managing active Company litigation, government investigations, internal investigations, and prelitigation matters.
The successful candidate will be able to work independently and will possess strong legal expertise to proactively identify, analyze, and navigate potential legal issues and risk and help to advise on the same in the prelitigation context. They will have extensive experience in managing complex and large-scale litigation matters, including False Claims Act, products liability, antitrust, and general commercial litigation matters. The candidate will have extensive experience in managing government investigations and will have experience conducting internal investigations to completion.
Gilead Sciences · - California - Foster City