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Associate Legal Director, Corporate Transactions and Alliances

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
675 West Kendall Street (Show on map)
Jul 09, 2025
This role is considered Virtual. Overview This role within the Global Legal Team is for a business focused attorney to support transactional matters, including business development and alliance management support, who thrives in a fast- paced, collaborative, environment and has a "challenge accepted" approach. This key member of the Legal team reports to the Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Transactions and Alliances and handles a wide variety of business transactions that are core to the Alnylam's business and growth. The role supports a broad spectrum of activities from due diligence, agreement drafting and negotiation, to contract interpretation and navigating partner relationships. The attorney should be experienced in transactional matters, including life science business development transactions, R&D licensing, acquisitions and divestitures, strategic financing transactions and general business contracting, including for manufacturing and technical operations. This individual also partners with the Intellectual Property, Business Development, and Alliance Management teams in executing transactions and supporting ongoing strategic relationships. The role is for an experienced business focused lawyer who is eager to be independent and creative, and who is ready to roll up their sleeves and work cross functionally to support Alnylam's growth in a meaningful way. Key Responsibilities Provide legal support for the successful drafting and negotiation of a broad range of transactions, including complex licensing (in and out) and partnerships (research, development and commercial stage), M&A transactions and early research collaborations and evaluations Provide technical, legal expertise in complex, varied business development transactions Provide guidance that maximizes Alnylam's interests when negotiating complex agreements; conduct due diligence, support transactions, and interpret complex agreements Collaborate closely with Business Development, Alliance Management, Finance, as well as IP colleagues and other key stakeholders, to ensure the timely management of strategic transactions In collaboration with Alliance Management, become a subject matter expert on Alnylam's third party relationships, understanding the intent, strategy and contractual rights and obligations, to advise the business and help manage risk and advance Alnylam's interests Take advice from and instruct outside counsel when appropriate and independently supervise their work Keep up to date on new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting licensing and M&A generally and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies Qualifications Juris Doctor degree with excellent academic credentials. Applicant must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar or another Bar in the U.S. Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience, the ideal candidate will have at least 4-6 years of experience in transactional practice, both law firm and in-house experience considered, prior law firm experience preferred Representation of life sciences companies preferred Strong technical/analytical skills, combined with a practical, business-oriented and strategic approach to identifying and solving business and legal problems and to provide balanced, solution-oriented guidance Team focused - collaborate and partner effectively across expertise areas (Legal, BD, Alliance Management, Finance, etc.) to provide strong client service in a high volume and fast-paced environment Self-motivated, assertive, and self-confident with the ability to act independently with urgency and passion Proven ability to work with impeccable integrity Excellent oral and written communication skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent judgment - ability to assess risks and benefits and determine best path to achieving desired results for Alnylam Strong organizational skills to maintain a high level of productivity, innovation and priority-setting to complete assignments and commitments efficiently and on- time About Alnylam:Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by "interfering" with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality. Our culture:Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we've been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as the #1 Large Employer by Boston Globe Top Places to Work in 2023 for the third consecutive year, one of Science Magazine's Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK - among others. At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics prohibited by law. >