Commercial Contracts Counsel (Part-Time Consultant)

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and negotiate inbound agreements from suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, service providers, and third-party logistics partners.
• Draft, review, and negotiate outbound customer agreements, including Master Sales Agreements (MSAs), order terms, and service agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, negotiation strategies, and industry-standard positions.
• Review and negotiate key commercial terms, including warranties, indemnification provisions, limitation of liability, intellectual property ownership and licensing rights, confidentiality obligations, termination rights and remedies, and dispute resolution provisions.
• Identify legal, operational, and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and business partners to facilitate timely execution of agreements.
• Affiliate with the creation and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
• Provide general commercial contracting support as needed in a fast-paced and growing biotechnology environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience in an in-house legal, commercial counsel, contracts management, or procurement legal support role.
• Familiarity with intellectual property, supply chain, and customer contracting issues common within the biotech industry.

Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time position is $100/hour - $120/hour. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.