Commercial Contracts Attorney
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Advise clients on commercial contracting matters.
- Collaborate with clients and experienced attorneys on life sciences contracting matters, including clinical trials and research and development work.
- Build trusted client relationships in a remote, client-facing environment.
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture while continuing to develop expertise in the life sciences sector.
Qualifications
- Approximately 5 to 7 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong background in commercial contracts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
- Active admission to the California Bar is preferred, with candidates located in California strongly preferred.
- Preferred Skills: Exposure to life sciences contracting, including clinical trials and R&D work. Experience is not required in the life sciences industry; candidates with strong commercial contracts experience who are eager to learn are encouraged to apply.
Pay
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
About Axiom
For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%).
Employment
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.
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Background Check
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.