Sr. Corporate Legal Counsel (Legal Director)

About the Role

GenScript Legal Department has a mid-sized in-house legal team, responsible for U.S. Legal and Compliances issues. The Legal Department offers opportunities to grow for our lawyers and supporting members who are committed to grow with the company.

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 using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools required
• Coordinate with Corporate Secretary Office to support corporate organizational works for the U.S. legal entities, verification, clarification, and documenting organizational structures
• Collect, organize, and update new developments on laws, regulations, and relevant cases related to Biotechnology, Technology, and 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 10 - 20 years of legal experience as a Licensed Lawyer with a law firm or an in-house legal team
• Motivation and committed to perform solid ground work and find opportunity to grow in the legal field
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
• Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Well-being initiatives
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs

Pay & Schedule

• Estimated salary range: $220,000 - $230,000 based on experience level
• Onsite in Piscataway, NJ (4 days per week ideally)