Description:
Description:As a Commercial Counsel for A Healthcare Research Company, you will work directly with a team of experts from the fields of biology, engineering, computer science, health economics and more on commercial transactions that support groundbreaking projects.
Responsibilities:
- Seamlessly integrate with the A Healthcare Research Company team, partnering closely with product and patent counsel to drive company initiatives.
- Provide expert advice to clients on complex deal structures, contractual legal issues and risks, company approval processes, policies, procedures, and negotiation strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including SaaS, licensing, collaboration, clinical studies, data use, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and supply/manufacturing, ensuring alignment with A Healthcare Research Company's policies and risk tolerance.
- Deliver timely and clear legal guidance to science, engineering, and business clients, effectively translating complex legal concepts into actionable insights.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within A Healthcare Research Company.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- JD degree or equivalent education.
- Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
- 5+ years of experience in tech transactions, particularly with SaaS agreements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, specifically supporting life sciences transactions, SaaS agreements, including IP and commercial deal structuring, and advising science and engineering teams.
- Familiarity with joint venture deal structures and related issues within the life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills and experience effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of requests, balance competing priorities, and handle multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Ability to be flexible, self-directed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with limited direction.
Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
