Attorney

Job Summary

The lawyer in this position is part of a six-person team that provides legal support for all aspects of the biomedical research and technology transfer activities of Mass General Brigham Incorporated and its affiliated hospitals. The primary areas of responsibility include negotiating and drafting complex agreements with industry collaborators and licensees, supporting research misconduct investigations, and providing legal support to research contracting offices and investigators engaged in pre-clinical and human subjects research activities. This attorney will also coordinate legal guidance from internal and external subject matter experts on regulatory compliance issues specific to not-for-profit academic medical centers.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating institutional service agreements, research collaboration agreements, intellectual property licenses
• Connecting business requirements and needs with legal strategy
• Analyzing and interpreting contracts and addressing risk factors
• Monitoring research misconduct investigations and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policy
• Advise and support basic and clinical research, compliance and administrative offices on contracting matters and compliance with research-related laws, regulations, and policies
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for the organization and keep up to date with current developments in areas of responsibility
• Work with and manage outside counsel representing the organization

Qualifications

• J.D. from a highly ranked, ABA-approved law school, licensed in Massachusetts, with approximately 3 years of relevant experience preferably in the health care, intellectual property or business transaction department of a highly ranked law firm or comparably challenging in-house environment.
• Experience representing AMCs, large pharma or medical device companies is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the flexibility to work independently or as a member of a team.
• The ability to draw reasonable conclusions from limited information, while recognizing what additional information is needed and how to get it.
• Prominent multitasking skills and the willingness to take on any project, big or small.
• Passionate about the Mass General Brigham mission.
• Thoughtful, reliable, highly motivated, and easy to work with.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

• Remote Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: 399 Revolution Drive
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$150,000.00 - $212,500.00/Annual

Grade

90

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.