Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts

Overview

A senior legal counsel role focused on contract development, review, negotiation, and management across the organization. This position includes oversight of the company’s contract management system and requires collaboration with multiple internal departments.

Reporting to: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Remote (must work EST or CST hours)

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts including product distribution, research and development, manufacturing and supply, master services agreements (MSA) and statements of work (SOW), SaaS agreements, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, healthcare professional/organization agreements, consulting agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Independently create contract language to address business and legal issues and mitigate risk.
• Identify legal issues and business risks, communicating them clearly to internal decision-makers.
• Act as the legal contracts representative for departments such as International, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, Process & Formulation Development, IT, HR, Finance, and Project Management.
• Provide practical, solution-oriented contractual and business advice.
• Ensure contract terms comply with company policies.
• Engage proactively with internal clients and vendors to address contractual and business questions.
• Train and guide business teams on contract templates, processes, and best practices.
• Assist in developing and implementing contracting policies, procedures, and templates.
• Manage and enhance the contract management system to maintain an accurate contract repository.
• Identify and implement improvements to department efficiency and productivity.
• Provide legal due diligence and contracting support as needed.
• Participate in special projects and company-wide initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law or Bar membership in the state of residence.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience at an AM Law 100 firm.
• At least 4 years of in-house counsel experience.
• Extensive experience reviewing and drafting confidentiality agreements (CDA), master services agreements (MSA), and statements of work (SOW).
• Total of 8+ years of directly related legal experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industries is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts in biotech or pharmaceutical companies.
• Experience with pharmaceuticals, medical devices, over-the-counter, and cosmetics products.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial organizations.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing contract management systems.
• Ability to guide and influence senior-level employees.
• Strong understanding of pharma and biotech industries.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and legal concepts clearly and practically.
• Creative and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal and business judgment.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Availability to accommodate Eastern Time Zone business hours.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and integrity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including HSA match.
• 401(k) match.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance and wellness discounts.

Location

Remote position requiring work during Eastern or Central Standard Time hours.

This role complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is open to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions with reasonable accommodation. The employer is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.