Legal Counsel

Overview

A global life sciences data and AI solutions provider is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their US-based legal team. This role reports to the Head of Commercial Legal and involves providing broad commercial legal support for a leading provider of drug, device, company, clinical trial, and market intelligence in the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors. The position requires adaptability to address diverse legal challenges and develop practical solutions in a fast-paced environment focused on scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including data licenses, SaaS agreements, consulting and professional services agreements, master services agreements, marketing and advertising agreements, procurement contracts, and other complex commercial agreements with customers, vendors, partners, agents, distributors, resellers, and other third parties.
• Counsel US and international business units on contract strategy, risk assessment, and commercial deal structures, providing concise and pragmatic feedback to stakeholders.
• Maintain and update agreement templates and playbooks to reflect changing business policies, legal risks, and regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for customers, including government entities, identify legal issues, and assist in preparing proposals and licensing agreements.
• Research and respond to general legal inquiries from internal clients.
• Participate in compliance initiatives through training and communications.
• Engage in local and cross-regional team projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas for development.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably including in-house legal support for a high-growth business.
• Strong background in commercial law with experience drafting and negotiating national and international agreements.
• Self-starter capable of working independently, exercising good judgment, and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Experience with Real World Data is advantageous.
• Experience with data licensing, technology, and SaaS agreements preferred.
• Healthcare or biopharma industry experience preferred.
• Legal and business-friendly judgment with skill in building consensus across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Customer-centric and relationship-oriented approach.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with a focus on execution.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 to $150,000, with offers based on skills, experience, education, and other factors.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off and company holidays.

Location

• United States (remote or office location not specified).

Additional Information

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfers are not provided.
• Candidates on OPT visas are not being considered.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to fair treatment regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.