Counsel, Contracts

Trinity Life Sciences

$140K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • 5+ years of legal experience, preferably in life sciences/pharmaceuticals.
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contract law.
  • Advanced skills in redlining and negotiating contracts.
  • In-depth understanding of healthcare, compliance, and privacy laws.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
  • Proven ability to work independently and in teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and redline various contracts and documentation.
  • Negotiate contracts directly with clients and vendors.
  • Evaluate risks related to US and OUS privacy regulations.
  • Conduct legal reviews of contracts with minimal oversight.
  • Support acquisition activities and integration efforts.
  • Provide legal guidance to leadership and management teams.
  • Complete RFP/RFI questionnaires and vendor forms.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus.
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a thriving industry.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of legal issues in life sciences.
  • Collaborative working environment with cross-departmental exposure.
Full Job Description
The Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance on a wide range of issues related to the life sciences industry, including but not limited to contracts, compliance, acquisitions, data processing and intellectual property. This role requires a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting life sciences companies, work efficiently in a high-volume, high-pressure environment, and collaborate effectively with different departments within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and redline a wide variety of contracts and supporting documentation, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, fee- for-service agreements, contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, third party data access agreements, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
  • Engage in direct negotiations and discussions with Trinity's clients and vendors.
  • Review and evaluate risks associated with various US and OUS privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR compliance)
  • Ability to conduct legal review of various contractual agreements with minimal oversight.
  • Assist in acquisition support/integration.
  • Provide prompt legal support and guidance to Trinity leadership and management teams.
  • Review and complete RFP/RFI questionnaires and Vendor forms.
  • Answer questions regarding current agreements' terms and conditions.
  • Collaborate with various internal business partners including Compliance, HR, and IT.
  • Perform administrative tasks on an as needed basis, such as signing documents and electronic filing.


Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 5+ years with a preference given to life sciences/pharma industry experience. Experience with regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contract law is essential.
  • Significant redlining and contract review and negotiation experience required.
  • Knowledge of applicable healthcare, compliance, and privacy laws, rules, and regulations (Sunshine Act, Anti-Kickback Statue, pharmacovigilance requirements, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.).
  • Must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and a strong work ethic focused on providing excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


Trinity's salary bands account for a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is a minimum of $140,000. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

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