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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
- Reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda
- Communicating with clients
- Supervising associates
- Working with experts
- Assisting with fact development and depositions
- Helping develop case strategy
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships and comply with firm policies
- Participate in digital/virtual conference calls and meetings as needed
Requirements
- JD
- Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools
- Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
- Candidates licensed to practice law in New York are encouraged to apply
- 8+ years of experience (preferably gained while practicing at an AmLaw 100 firm)
- Extensive experience writing briefs, including specifically Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert issues
- Experience with products liability litigation
- Experience with pharmaceutical and medical device industry a plus
- Strong legal writing skills
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
- Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample not substantially edited by anyone other than the applicant
Benefits
- comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
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