Description:
A Biotechnology Company is looking for an experienced transaction attorney to join its Legal Department. This position will report to the Chief Legal Officer and may be on-site (Berkeley, CA), remote, or hybrid.Responsibilities:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume and wide variety of complex contracts typical for a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, including agreements with clinical research organizations, contract manufacturing organizations, suppliers, vendors, clinical trial sites, consultants, etc.
- Provide legal advice to internal teams and management on contract interpretations, dispute resolutions, and other legal issues related to the development of cell therapy product candidates
- Communicate and interact on a regular basis internally and externally, including with third-party in-house and outside counsel
- Train and guide business units on contracts and relevant legal issues
- Interpret existing contracts
- Assist on various other legal matters, as needed
Requirements:
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in transactional law within biotech/pharma, with in-house experience strongly preferred
- JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the State of California
- Significant experience advising on, drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex agreements
- Commercial agreement and compliance expertise, a plus
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to grasp scientific and technical concepts quickly and thoroughly
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills across a variety of contract types
- Proven track record of leading contract drafting to execution; strong initiative and a get-it-done attitude
- Ability to collaborate, to work independently, and to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism and with the ability to reprioritize on short notice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate legal advice in a clear, concise manner, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work on a variety of matters simultaneously
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet specific deadlines
- Dedication to quality, reliability, and the highest professional standards in all matters
- Meticulous attention to detail; highly organized
- Creative and entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and process improvement
