Corporate Legal Counsel

About GenScript

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy. GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.

Location

Onsite in Piscataway, NJ (4 days per week)

Pay

The estimated salary range is $125,000 - $185,000 based on experience level.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and provide legal support to business units in the U.S. markets
• Conduct legal research on legal issues assigned by supervising attorney
• Use of legal research platforms (LexisNexis) and artificial intelligence (AI) tools required
• Coordinate with Corporate Secretary Office to support corporate organizational work for U.S. legal entities, including verification, clarification, and documenting organizational structures
• Collect, organize, and update new developments on laws, regulations, and relevant cases related to biotechnology, technology, life science industry, and employment/HR, for compliance purposes
• Manage litigation cases
• Collect information, participate in internal investigations, and assist with the management of outside legal counsel
• Coordinate with HR and outside law firms on employment-related immigration and/or visa matters
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervising attorney

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D.) plus 5–10 years of legal experience as a New Jersey licensed lawyer with a law firm or an in-house legal team
• Motivation and commitment to perform solid groundwork and find opportunities to grow in the legal field
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint