Corporate Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including:
  • Customer agreements
  • Vendor and supplier contracts
  • Service agreements
  • Consulting agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
  • Strategic partnership agreements
  • Distribution and commercialization agreements
  • Research collaboration agreements
• Provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders during negotiations.
  • Identify legal and business risks while recommending solutions that support company objectives.
• Develop contract templates and scalable contracting processes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal and business matters.
  • Support company growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and commercial activities.
• Help establish legal policies, procedures, and governance practices appropriate for a growing biotechnology company.
• Cook up with external legal counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Absorb board materials, corporate governance, and corporate record management.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Maintain awareness of evolving legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm experience supporting commercial business operations.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience partnering directly with executives and cross-functional stakeholders.