Description:

Managing Member: Varies by Location of Interest
Practice Group/Leader: Health Care/Eric Klein

Department/Director: Regulated Industries/Courtney Kissel

Dykema's Health Care Group is seeking a senior attorney with 6+ years of experience in health care and life sciences law, with significant expertise in clinical research–related contracting and regulatory compliance. This position is open in any of our offices in Texas, Michigan, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC. Please indicate your office of interest in your cover letter. This role is ideal for an attorney who can manage complex matters with a high degree of autonomy, serve as a trusted advisor to sophisticated clients, and work closely with firm leadership to support the continued growth of the health care and life sciences practice. Portable business is welcome but not required; however, based on years of experience and any portable business, we may consider a Senior Counsel or Participating Member title.

Key Responsibilities include:
Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and strategic structuring of complex health care and life sciences agreements, including:

Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
Data Use Agreements (DUAs)
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
Related research collaboration and commercial agreements
Advise clients on compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations, the Common Rule, ICH-GCP guidelines, HIPAA, and research-specific data privacy and security requirements.
Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on clinical research operations, risk allocation, and regulatory strategy across the research lifecycle.
Develop, refine, and oversee policies, templates, and contracting frameworks for clinical research and life sciences clients.
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated regulatory and transactional matters.
Mentor and support junior attorneys and associates, as appropriate.
Participate in practice development initiatives and client relationship management.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
6+ years of experience practicing health care and/or life sciences law, preferably in a law firm or in-house role with substantial responsibility for clinical research or regulated health care matters.
Demonstrated experience independently drafting and negotiating CTAs, DUAs, MTAs, BAAs, and related agreements.
Strong working knowledge of clinical research compliance frameworks, including FDA, the Common Rule, HIPAA, and ICH-GCP.
Ability to manage complex matters independently while collaborating effectively in a team-based environment.
Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills with a strong client-service orientation.

Why Dykema?