Sr Contracts Attorney

Overview

A leading organization in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Contracts Attorney to join their Legal team supporting the Life Sciences Solutions Group. This fully remote role involves providing high-quality legal guidance and support to various business units, including Commercial Operations and Strategic Accounts, while collaborating with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and intellectual property agreements
• Facilitate business transactions and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with Product Management, IP, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Risk Management, Operations, and Legal Centers of Excellence
• Analyze legal rights and obligations related to contracts
• Develop new contractual documents
• Deliver legal training programs to internal clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; preferred field of study: Law
• Active bar membership or legal practice qualification in relevant jurisdiction
• Strong commercial contracts legal experience, preferably including in-house experience in life sciences or regulated-sector companies
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and intellectual property agreements
• Experience advising on legal consequences of contract terms and performing legal rights analysis
• Ability to resolve problems of diverse scope and moderate to high complexity
• Demonstrated success in collaboration, negotiation, and organizational change
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems preferred
• Excellent relationship-building skills internally and externally
• Strong time management skills with ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and related electronic tools
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate global colleagues

Work Schedule

• Standard Monday to Friday

Environmental Conditions

• Office-based environment (role is fully remote)

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action organization and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.