Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
5+ years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm experience.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience supporting biotechnology, bioscience, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other life sciences organizations.
Experience with the legal, governance, and compliance needs of a publicly traded company.
Expertise in FDA regulations, regulatory affairs, and medical device compliance.
Responsibilities
Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Oversee legal matters related to FDA, regulatory affairs, and product compliance.
Manage SEC filings and compliance requirements.
Review contracts and provide strategic legal guidance.
Support strategic business initiatives while mitigating legal risks.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a growing precision diagnostics company.
Collaborative environment with executive leadership.
Engagement in high-impact legal matters in a regulated industry.
Potential for professional growth in a dynamic field.
Full Job Description
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Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time in-house General Counsel working from our Friendswood, TX headquarters with a start date on or before January 1, 2027.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE in-house General Counsel
As an integral member of our growing precision diagnostics company, the General Counsel will provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel and partner closely with executive leadership and stakeholders across the organization. The primary focus of this role will be legal oversight of FDA matters, regulatory affairs, and product-related compliance. Additional responsibilities include SEC filings and compliance, contract review, and strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, healthcare, or medical device organizations and possess expertise in FDA regulations, regulatory compliance, promotional review, commercial contracting, and strategic business initiatives. Having public company experience, on either the corporate or outside counsel side, is expected. This individual will help guide the company through growth in highly regulated environments while balancing legal risk with business objectives.
REQUIREMENTS
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar, with the ability to register as in-house counsel in applicable jurisdictions if required.
5+ years of legal experience, including a combination of in-house and/or law firm experience.
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated experience supporting biotechnology, bioscience, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other life sciences organizations.
Experience supporting the legal, governance, and compliance needs of a publicly traded company.
Experience providing legal counsel related to FDA regulations, regulatory affairs, and medical device compliance.
*Please see the full job description at the end of the job ad.
SCHEDULE
on site working from Friendswood TX. Corporate Headquarters
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.
