Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description The Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal , will be responsible for executing comprehensive legal strategies to build and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support access for AbbVie products in the U.S. This role will focus on key external engagements for active policy shaping and external messaging strategy. In addition, this role will participate in cross-functional engagements with related Legal, Government Affairs, Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC), and/or business counterparts as needed to inform strategic initiatives or build cohesive AbbVie strategies. Key responsibilities: Develop in-depth knowledge of AbbVies business, company imperatives, and keep abreast of changes in laws and government policies that affect client areas. Provide clear advice to Government Affairs and business clients on key federal and state laws, regulations, and policies, including the InflationReduction Act, Medicare and Medicaid laws, the Affordable Care Act, 340B, FDA regulations, OIG guidance, and others. Work with legal department managers to resolve complex legal matters efficiently, and advise legal department managers of project developments in a timely manner. Help direct the work of outside counsel and define project objectives, and manage projects. Comply with applicable AbbVie policies and procedures. Work cross-functionally and find solutions for business clients consistent with the law, policies/procedures, and AbbVies Code of Conduct. Qualifications Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and in good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction in which your office will be located (or ability to gain licensure in the state in which your office will be located) required. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience practicing law, preferably in a law firm, the government, a trade association, and/or in house required. Preferred experience practicing law focused on legislative and/or regulatory policy issues in a health care, pharmaceutical, or related industry. In-house government or trade association experience a plus. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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