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Counsel

Company:
Amgen
Location:
Washington, DC, 20001
Posted:
May 11, 2024
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Description:

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of.

Counsel

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for counseling on a wide variety of corporate law matters, including but not limited to support of:

The Companys securities filings, including its periodic filing (Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other securities law requirements, including Section 16 and Williams Act compliance;

The Companys Board of Directors and/or Board Committee meeting and Office of the Corporate Secretary support;

The Companys compliance with NASDAQ, and Delaware Law, and other corporate governance requirements;

Support of the Companys other public disclosures, including ESG (environmental, social and governance), press releases and investor materials;

Company subsidiary formation, compliance and maintenance;

The Companys foundations;

Additional support of the Companys Treasury Department capital markets requirements potentially including debt, debt offerings, ISDAs, Credit Agreements, Commercial Paper and Dividend and Stock Repurchase Programs;

Updating and monitoring procedures and processes of the Corporate Law Group; and

Other research and corporate law projects as needed.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an attorney with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction and two (2) years of experience practicing corporate law

Preferred Qualifications:

4 + years of experience practicing corporate law in a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house corporate environment

Superior attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analytic, legal drafting and written skills

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Strong client service focus

Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines

Ability to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment

Superior academic achievement

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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