Assistant Counsel, Business Development and Resilience

Serve as a legal business partner for Business Development and other stakeholders on strategic, high-risk, or non-routine transactions.,Support the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex and bespoke agreements, including collaborations, strategic services arrangements, and other BD-driven transactions.,Act as a first-line escalation point for contractual, commercial, and risk-related issues during deal negotiations or execution.,Identify, assess, and clearly articulate legal and commercial risks, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies.,Partner closely with senior Legal colleagues to escalate issues appropriately and support governance and approval processes.,Ensure alignment with Moderna's legal frameworks, policies, and contracting standards while enabling business speed and flexibility.,Provide ongoing legal guidance on agreement interpretation, amendments, and dispute-prevention strategies.,Support Resilience-related transactions by advising on contractual protections, continuity considerations, and risk allocation.,Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal templates, playbooks, and internal guidance for BD and strategic transactions.,Track recurring risk themes, escalation drivers, and deal friction points to inform continuous improvement.,Collaborate across Legal, Finance, Procurement, and other functions to support seamless transaction execution.,Leverage contract lifecycle tools and generative AI solutions to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability of legal support.

University degree required; Faculty of Law preferred.,5+ years of experience in commercial transactions, business development support, or strategic contracting within life sciences or biotechnology.,Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex, non-standard agreements.,Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and business-oriented legal thinking.,Strong understanding of contract risk allocation, escalation management, and governance processes.,Ability to operate independently in a global, matrixed environment with competing priorities.,Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills.,A commitment to quality, integrity, and respect and the ability to maintain a good sense of humor.,Proficiency in English (verbal and/or written) required due to global collaboration needs.,Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated ability to build and scale programs and lead cross-functional initiatives (Preferred).,Effective time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple matters concurrently (Preferred).,Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, and establish priorities (Preferred).,Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced deal environments (Preferred).,Experience supporting cross-border or global transactions (Preferred).,Motivation to contribute to a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative (Preferred).

University degree (Faculty of Law preferred)