General Counsel

About the role

Castle Biosciences is seeking a full-time in-house General Counsel to work from our Friendswood, TX headquarters, with a start date on or before January 1, 2027. As an integral member of our growing precision diagnostics company, the General Counsel will provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel and partner closely with executive leadership and stakeholders across the organization. The primary focus is legal oversight of FDA matters, regulatory affairs, and product-related compliance, along with SEC filings and compliance, contract review, and strategic business initiatives.

Benefits

• Excellent annual salary + 35% bonus potential
• 20 accrued PTO days annually + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• 3 health care plan options + company HSA contribution
• Company stock grant upon hire

Responsibilities

• Provide legal oversight of FDA matters, regulatory affairs, and medical device/product compliance
• Manage SEC filings and public company compliance obligations
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts and strategic business agreements
• Lead promotional review and regulatory compliance for diagnostics products
• Advise on strategic business initiatives and corporate governance
• Balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, with ability to register as in-house counsel where required
• 5+ years of legal experience, including a combination of in-house and/or law firm experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting biotechnology, bioscience, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other life sciences organizations
• Experience supporting the legal, governance, and compliance needs of a publicly traded company
• Expertise in FDA regulations, regulatory affairs, medical device compliance, and promotional review
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

On-site, working from the Corporate Headquarters in Friendswood, TX.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.

About Castle Biosciences

At Castle, it all comes down to people. Disease doesn't just happen — it happens to people. We believe disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes. Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration, and we prioritize internal growth and professional development.