Hiring: Associate General Counsel Company: AbbVie Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:05:32 About the job Experience: •10+ years of legal experience. Required Skills: •Serve as lead counsel to executive and senior leaders in AbbVie’s aesthetics business unit, providing legal advice that drives both compliance and growth. Legal advice will be given on topics such as new product launches, patient programs, marketing strategies, promotion, customer contracting, scientific exchange and regulatory submissions. •Lead cross-functional legal projects aligned to enterprise strategic priorities. •Anticipate and navigate legal risks across business models, operations, and stakeholder relationships. •Mentor, coach and direct multiple attorneys; contribute to talent development and succession planning to shape leadership pipeline. •Influence strategic direction by translating legal, regulatory and industry shifts into actionable guidance. •Oversee outside counsel engagements, manage and develop budgets for assigned legal matters. •Serve as a thought partner within the Legal function, helping to shape legal frameworks, policies and priorities. Qualifications: •Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. •Active license to practice law in job location. •Minimum of 10+ years of legal experience. •Demonstrated expertise in complex legal matters tied to commercial, regulatory & operational priorities. •Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a simple, understandable manner with colleagues across the company. •Strong organization and time management skills with flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness to successfully prioritize and manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously. •We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. •This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. Compensation: •$182,000 - $346,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!