About this RoleWe're looking for an exceptional lawyer to join 23andMe's growing legal team as an Associate General Counsel. You will own the corporate transactions function and support other key practice areas for a company operating at the frontier of human genetics.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, you will work collaboratively with our Corporate Development, Commercial, Research, Philanthropy and other teams across the organization. You will partner with the General Counsel to evolve our legal, compliance and contracting functions, mentor and develop colleagues and shape how the business engages with our legal team.
The role requires sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to pragmatically anticipate and mitigate risk, identify opportunities, and develop legal frameworks that support 23andMe's vision, mission and growth.
What You'll Do- Lead strategic transactions in partnership with our Corporate Development, Research and Commercial teams
- Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including data licensing, research collaboration, channel partnership and grant agreements
- Advise on corporate governance, regulatory matters, IP, employment, and AI policy
- Assist in the review of marketing and promotional materials for regulatory compliance
- Demonstrate leadership by mentoring other team members, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions-oriented legal culture
- Strengthen our Legal Ops function, using AI and automation to streamline deal flow and establish scalable contracting standards
- Effectively manage outside counsel and other key external stakeholders
What You'll Bring- A strong generalist skillset with 8+ years of experience working on corporate and transactional matters in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
- Significant experience structuring, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, preferably in the data licensing or healthcare space
- Familiarity with how life sciences and healthcare organizations use de-identified data and navigate privacy laws and de-identification standards
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders
- High integrity, forward-looking perspective, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
- Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools and workflows
- Ability to work 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday) in our Palo Alto, CA office
- JD from an accredited law school and a member of at least one state Bar
Preferred- Experience in genomics, biobanking, real-world data, or life sciences collaborations
- Experience advising on genetic testing regulation, including FDA pathways for direct-to-consumer and clinical tests, CLIA certification, and state laboratory licensure
- Nonprofit, academic medical center, or research institute experience
Pay Transparency23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range
$250,000 - $310,000
