Director, Corporate Counsel

Role Overview

• Lead legal advisor for Corden Pharma in the United States, responsible for providing pragmatic, business-oriented, legal support across Corden’s operations in Colorado and South Carolina.
• Provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks while partnering closely with business leaders.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and other business transactions for Corden Pharma in the United States, including manufacturing, supply, development, procurement, and capital project agreements.
• Manage disputes affecting the U.S. business, including litigation, arbitration, and settlements, in coordination with external counsel as appropriate.
• Monitor, advise, and develop mitigation strategies on legal and regulatory developments relevant to the U.S. business.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to Corden Pharma’s U.S. functions and sites on commercial, corporate, compliance, operational, and other matters.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, tools, policies, and guidance materials to support the business efficiently and consistently.
• Provide legal training and practical guidance to internal stakeholders on relevant legal and compliance topics.
• Work closely with global legal and cross-functional teams to support effective collaboration across functions, sites, and external stakeholders.
• Lead legal projects as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Support the General Counsel on strategic initiatives, integrations, M&A matters, and selected corporate finance transactions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ten years of relevant legal experience, preferably in an international, fast-paced CDMO, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environment
• Strong grounding in U.S. commercial, contract, and corporate law, with sound judgment in identifying legal risk whilst facilitating the business
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements independently
• Experience supporting major operational projects, including capital investment and construction matters, is an advantage
• Experience managing disputes, litigation, arbitration, and settlements in coordination with external counsel
• Strong business judgment, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes effectively across senior management and cross-functional stakeholders without formal reporting authority
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, combined with a structured, pragmatic, and hands-on working style
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6%
• 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance