Commercial Counsel

Overview

A legal team within a biotechnology organization is seeking a Counsel to join their transactional business attorney group. This role involves working closely with business clients and other attorneys to manage commercial contract negotiation and drafting, primarily related to minimal residual disease (MRD) and Immunosequencing assay services for biopharmaceutical customers and investigator-sponsored trials. The position also includes supporting internal corporate and securities functions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to customer clinical trials, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and investigator-sponsored trial agreements.
• Collaborate with privacy, compliance, finance, quality assurance, security, regulatory, and operations teams to identify issues and mitigate risks.
• Provide support on nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor contract reviews, and vendor management.
• Advise on routine legal queries in MRD and Immune Medicine businesses, including contract interpretation, regulatory alignment, and risk assessments.
• Support legal matters related to ex-US expansion, including contract negotiation, template improvements, and jurisdiction-specific research.
• Assist with preparation of SEC filings such as Forms 10-K and proxy statements, and support general SEC compliance and corporate governance projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, company policies, and legal processes to improve efficiency, potentially utilizing artificial intelligence tools.
• Stay informed about new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school.
• Current membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior in-house or law firm experience providing transactional legal counsel.
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for in-person meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience in biotech and/or life sciences industries, particularly diagnostics, is valued but not required.
• Familiarity with regulatory, compliance, and privacy considerations; experience with privacy agreements such as Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) is a plus.
• Strong business judgment and ability to navigate complex legal issues with a focus on business goals.
• Client service orientation with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with business owners and respond pragmatically to client needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of summarizing complex legal matters clearly for non-attorneys.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, make decisions, and demonstrate good judgment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Initiative to solve problems and contribute to process improvements and scalability within the legal department.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $172,000 - $258,000
• Equity grant
• Bonus eligible

Location

• Office-based in Seattle, with potential for remote work.

Additional Information

• The organization does not currently sponsor candidates requiring work authorization support for this position.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.
• The employer is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.