About this role
About the Role Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Legal will support legal strategy for AbbVie's Immunology medicines in a global, fast-paced environment. The role provides practical legal counsel to support compliant, business-focused decisions across regulatory, marketing, and commercial operations. The position offers exposure to high-impact work and opportunities to grow into a strategic legal advisor. What You'll Do
- Provide legal counsel on compliance, regulatory, and business operational issues.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks and support ethical, compliant business decisions.
- Advise on topics such as new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting strategies.
- Interpret evolving U.S. laws and regulations (FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law) and provide practical guidance.
- Communicate legal concepts in clear, business-relevant language to cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on projects, contracts, and investigations that impact business strategy. This position reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal. What We're Looking For
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Currently admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meet the professional licensing requirements of the state in which you practice.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, practicing as a member of a nationally recognized law firm in a life sciences or healthcare practice, or practicing as an attorney for a government agency, or any combination of the above.
- Preferred: Background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry; exposure to pharmaceutical laws and regulations impacting drug registration and promotion to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape; business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes; strong legal writing, research, and communication skills; interest in growing a legal career in a complex, global organization. Nice to Have
- Background in advising the biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical laws and regulations affecting drug registration and promotion to help business clients assess issues in a highly regulated landscape.
- Business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
- Interest in growing a legal career in a complex, global organization. Compensation & Benefits
- The posting notes a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k); eligible for long-term incentive programs.