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PfizerLead Counsel, R&D
Lead Counsel managing R&D legal support for Pfizer's clinical development activities in China. Oversee legal team, partner with leadership, and ensure compliance with regulations.
About the role
- Advise and assist firm attorneys and staff in identification and resolution of conflicts of interest
- Analyze prospective legal matters across practice groups to identify conflicts of interest
- Serve as escalation point for Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake teams
- Advise regarding conflicts resolution, including closed client and former lateral client references and affiliate questions
- Draft and review engagement terms, conflict waiver letters, and ethical wall memoranda
- Support onboarding of lateral attorney/paralegal candidates as necessary
- Work as part of a team with Office of General Counsel attorneys and Conflicts Resolution Group and New Business Intake staff
- Identify and analyze conflict of interest issues and recommend responses
- Respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Track, manage, and prioritize responsibilities, emails, and conflicts requests
- Provide leadership and manage a team of business professionals, including coaching, mentoring and professional development and providing performance feedback
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- JD
- 3 years’ experience in law firm or in-house legal department
- Prior experience in conflicts resolution or law firm risk management highly preferred
- Substantive knowledge of Rules of Professional Conduct and current state of legal ethics issues
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Ability to work outside regular business hours when needed and to travel on occasion
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time (on-screen reading and typing)
- No immigration sponsorship available
- Applicants must apply directly online (agency applications will not be considered)
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Comprehensive package of benefits
- Hybrid work schedule and option to work remotely
- Coaching, mentoring and professional development
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