Senior Counsel

Overview

A global life sciences and diagnostics organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across its operations. This role involves identifying and addressing complex legal issues, advising on commercial agreements, managing litigation and regulatory matters, and supporting corporate governance and compliance initiatives. The position reports to the Vice President, General Counsel and is part of the Legal & Compliance Team.

This is a fully remote role with a strong preference for candidates located within commuting distance of the Marlborough, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex legal matters including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues.
• Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters by partnering with external counsel.
• Support global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences and diagnostics compliance, including labeling, promotional review, and post-market risks.
• Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics such as anti-corruption/anti-bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, and third-party due diligence in collaboration with Compliance.
• Support corporate governance, intellectual property matters, and Legal function leadership, including IP-related contract terms, confidentiality, open-source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, and Legal policies.
• Develop training materials, playbooks, and process improvements, including leveraging AI to enhance legal workflows.
• Supervise the Paralegal supporting the legal team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years as a licensed U.S. attorney with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house legal department; experience in life sciences preferred.
• Active U.S. Bar membership in good standing.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking abilities, including mentoring and team building.
• Substantial experience in deal negotiation and leadership on executed transactions such as partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, and research agreements.
• Positive, collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple projects, and builds cross-functional relationships.
• Energetic, self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable within a complex global organization.
• Ability to travel globally up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare regulation.
• Experience with software licensing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $185,667 - $204,500.
• Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan.

Location

• Fully remote position with a strong preference for candidates within commuting distance of Marlborough, MA.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.