Overview
A fast-growing SaaS organization serving the life sciences industry is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Counsel to support buy-side contracts within a dynamic legal team. This role involves reviewing and negotiating complex technology and vendor contracts, assisting with legal operations, and contributing to the development of contract management processes and tools.
Responsibilities
- Review, redline, and negotiate a variety of vendor contracts including technology agreements, leases, design and construction services agreements, copyright licenses, non-disclosure agreements, consulting and services agreements, media and advertising agreements, and event venue agreements.
- Provide legal support and advice to internal business partners in a decentralized procurement environment.
- Maintain and update a vendor contract database and assist with legal operations functions.
- Develop and improve contract processes, templates, playbooks, and self-service contract tools.
- Respond to contract review requests and consult with internal stakeholders to clarify contract requirements.
- Document contract metadata to support contract management.
- Use electronic signing platforms to facilitate contract execution.
- Collaborate with finance and other internal teams on contract-related matters.
- Perform other ad hoc legal assignments as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with a relevant state bar or professional organization.
- Minimum of 2 years transactional experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating agreements.
- Experience in-house at a technology company, law firm, life sciences, or similarly fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of technology agreements, domestic privacy laws including GDPR, commercial leases, and construction agreements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate documents and correspondence.
- Proficiency with MS Word (including document editing, redlining, and comparison functions), Adobe, and G-Suite tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to provide high-quality customer service.
- Positive attitude, agility, and humility in handling diverse tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with international transactions and agreements.
- Completion of continuing legal education (CLE) focused on contract drafting, privacy law, or AI-related contracting and risk governance.
- Familiarity with help desk intake/management tools such as Freshservice.
- Experience with B2B advertising contracts, hotel and venue agreements, and financial services agreements (audit/tax).
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $90,000 - $120,000, with actual compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation such as variable bonuses and stock bonuses.
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
- Flexible paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Retirement savings programs.
- Charitable giving program contributing 1%.
Location
The organization’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in over 15 countries worldwide. This role supports flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.