Associate Director, Legal Generalist

Date: May 20, 2026

Location:

Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 68075

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

At Teva, we’re committed to improving the lives of millions of patients by delivering high‑quality, accessible medicines. We’re looking for an experienced, business‑savvy Associate Director, Legal Generalist to join our U.S. Legal team and provide strategic counsel across a wide range of commercial, operational, and corporate matters.

This is a highly visible role supporting leaders across Teva’s U.S. and global operations, ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering closely with the business.

The Associate Director, Legal Generalist will provide legal counsel on transactions, commercial contracts, and legal compliance. This role supports a broad portfolio of business units, including procurement, M&A, business development, alliance management, real estate, finance, QA/QC, HR, EHS, global facilities, government affairs, internal audit, logistics and distribution, customs/import‑export, and generic biopharm.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing, supply, development, sourcing, quality, clinical trial, technology services, distribution, consulting, confidentiality, and divestiture agreements.
Partner with business units to ensure agreements align with operational needs and strategic objectives.
Advise management on contractual, financial, and legal risks, and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local laws applicable to Teva’s operations.
Support the VP, General Counsel, TGO – Americas in enhancing legal processes, policies, and best practices.

Your Skills and Experience

JD from an ABA‑accredited law school.
7+ years of experience in transactional/contract law; pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred.
Member in good standing of a state bar (New Jersey preferred).
Ability to analyze complex legal documents and identify key issues.
Strong conceptual thinking to understand how issues interrelate and impact broader business decisions.
Skilled at defining problems, gathering facts, drawing conclusions, and developing creative, business‑aligned solutions.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $172,160 – $215,200 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

How We’ll Take Care of You

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible ,Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.