Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel will support the General Counsel in protecting the organization’s legal interests. The role involves identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and ensuring legal compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing, editing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements such as sponsored research agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, commercial supply/vendor agreements, software and other licensing agreements. The position may also assist with compliance matters and corporate governance issues, and requires occasional travel to Jessup, PA.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice to senior management and other managers on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Draft, review, analyze, structure, and negotiate contracts and internal policies.
• Offer guidance to achieve the organization’s business objectives while complying with applicable laws, regulations, and risk‑avoidance standards.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s mission, people, technology, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors to identify trends and formulate business and legal strategies.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable legal requirements, internal policies, and procedures.
• Assist in preparing responses to various regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee and direct company litigation.
• Assist on special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) – required.
• 5–7 years of prior experience in tissue banking, medical device, or pharmaceutical companies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Corporate generalist background with expertise in healthcare law.