Real Estate and Construction Attorney

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Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Real Estate and Construction Attorney

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role Amgens Legal Department is seeking an experienced Construction and Real Estate Attorney candidate to provide legal advice and legal transactional support to various departments and business units of Amgen, primarily with respect to construction-related matters, real estate transactions, leasing, and other real estate related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and draft complex construction contracts and design agreements for large and small projects throughout the United States and internationally.

• Strong advocate for clients position in pre-litigation construction disputes, including experience with lien rights, construction defect claims, and enforcement of warranty rights.

• Negotiate and draft complex purchase and sale agreements and support relevant due diligence activities including familiarity with title insurance policies, surveys, and real estate related environmental matters.

• Draft and negotiate leases, subleases, and all associated lease documentation.

• Comfortable advising on complex construction and real estate related issues on projects located throughout the United States and internationally, with the ability to obtain, understand, and communicate to business partners local counsel advice where applicable.

• Manage outside counsel and outside counsel legal budgets

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The legal professional we seek will have the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top tier law firm and/or in-house experience at a multi-national corporation

• Biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical experience

• Insurance experience in areas associated with construction and real estate

• International project experience

• M&A experience related to real estate assets

• Familiarity with AIA suite of construction and design agreements

• Familiarity with lean principles of construction project delivery

• Subject matter expert in construction and real estate law

• Ability to work independently, with some supervision, on complex transactions

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk and to exercise sound legal judgment

• Ability to influence and provide support for other attorneys and paralegals

• Must be team-oriented and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a solution-oriented approach to legal issues

• Self-motivated, with outstanding interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate complex concepts and issues effectively with all levels of management

• Ability to multi-task and work quickly and collaboratively under tight deadlines

• Highly organized with ability to effectively manage outside counsel

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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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