Clinical Trial, Commercial & R&D Counsel (Pharma / Life Sciences)

Overview

An organization is seeking experienced attorneys to support legal teams within the pharmaceutical and health systems sectors. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and research-related agreements, with a focus on global work, clinical research organizations (CROs), and research & development (R&D) transactions. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)
  • Consulting Agreements
• Provide legal support for global transactions and cross-border collaborations
• Advise on and support engagements with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
• Handle R&D-related legal work, including:
  • Pre-clinical research agreements
  • Sponsored research agreements (e.g., industry–academic collaborations)
  • Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
• Support licensing and collaboration agreements within the life sciences space
• Partner with business stakeholders, including business development and licensing (BD&L) teams, on strategic and operational initiatives
• Contribute to structuring and negotiating research collaborations and related transactions

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in good standing
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or health system sectors (a combination preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Global transactional experience
  • Working with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
  • R&D legal work, including pre-clinical and sponsored research
• Familiarity with intellectual property transactions in the life sciences sector
• Experience supporting licensing, collaboration, and research agreements
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year
• For non-attorney roles, compensation ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools

Location

• Opportunities cover North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC regions

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.

Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.