Career Opportunities: Director, Legal Dispute Resolution (9097)

The Director Legal, Dispute Resolution & Governmental Investigations will be key member of the global dispute resolution & governmental investigations team (being a part of the BioNTech legal department) based in the US, will focus on governmental inquiries and investigations and contentious matters vis-à-vis authorities and other governmental entities, and will generally be expected to support BioNTech colleagues across the company worldwide. This attorney will provide strategic counsel and hands-on guidance for aforesaid governmental matters in a fast-paced, execution-oriented environment (including management of internal stakeholders, outside counsel and drafting / reviewing various types of internal communication and external correspondence as well as filings). This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing department and have a meaningful impact within a highly innovative organization and this role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in working on complex, cross-border matters. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Direct and manage (as primary point of contact) a diverse range of governmental inquiries (and similar information requests) and investigations as well as contentious matters vis-à-vis authorities and other governmental entities including active litigation, discovery / document production and other legal actions and procedures. 

• Provide strategic advice, perform required risk assessments and bring together and analyze relevant facts / documents, handling of subpoenas and other legal actions. 

• Collaborate and coordinate with internal functions and stakeholders to conduct fact finding, interviews and evidence reviews. 

• Coordinate and lead the collection, review, and production of relevant documents and data. 

• Manage outside counsel on litigation / arbitration and related matters to efficiently manage all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including staffing, strategy and work product. 

• Assist in the management of public disclosures and publications, including SEC filings. 

• Continuously support to implement or improve respective standards and processes as well as develop and conduct training. 

What you have to offer: 

• Bachelors degree, Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active membership and in good standing in a state bar.  

• Minimum 10 years prior experience in the field of governmental inquiries and investigations and governmental litigation (matching the responsibilities stated above) acquired in a law firm or inhouse counsel role (highly regulated industry, ideally life science or pharmaceutical experience). 

• Practical, clear, creative, and solution oriented.  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.  

• Organized, responsible and detail oriented – excellent negotiation and project management skills.  Capable of working independently and able to understand and incorporate legal guidance into work product. 

• Team player with a strongly positive, can-do attitude.  High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and accountability. 

• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking skills and thrive in fast-paced / high volume environments. 

• Experience in document disclosures (including e-discovery exercises).