TetraScience

General Counsel

TetraScience • $200K — $250K *
Cambridge, MA 02139In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school and active State Bar membership
  • 10-15+ years legal experience in large law firms and in-house roles, specifically in pharmaceutical or biotech sectors
  • Proven senior leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of software and SaaS legal frameworks
  • Experience in life sciences practice is a must
  • Familiarity with legal and regulatory environments of pharma/life sciences
  • Track record in advising technology teams, especially relevant to B2B offerings
  • Capable of strategic thinking and managing complex legal issues in fast-paced settings

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the legal strategy and risk management initiatives
  • Ensure compliance across all operating jurisdictions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B SaaS contracts and agreements
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to spot and mitigate legal risks
  • Partner cross-functionally to align legal support with business objectives
  • Formulate policies to enhance compliance with regulatory and business standards
  • Oversee coordination with outside counsel as necessary

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid benefits for employees and family members
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 401K plan options
  • Company-funded life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
Full Job Description
As General Counsel, you will report to the [CEO]. You will work with departments across the company, both within the US and globally, to provide leadership and advice on a wide range of industry and commercial legal matters.

What You Will Do
  • Develop and lead the company's legal strategy and risk management
  • Ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where the company operates
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B SaaS agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), data processing agreements (DPAs), and vendor contracts, ensuring terms protect the company's interests while facilitating a streamlined sales cycle
  • Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and security teams to identify and mitigate legal risks related to data protection, intellectual property (IP), and the handling of sensitive data across all product development and service delivery
  • Partner cross-functionally to understand business needs, improve processes, and provide right-sized legal support to enable the achievement of corporate goals
  • Develop and drive policies and procedures designed to enhance regulatory and business standards compliance and support the company's objectives
  • Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary


Requirements

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the candidate's state of residence State Bar Association
  • 10 - 15+ years relevant legal experience in a combination of large law firm and in-house roles at pharmaceutical or biotech companies
  • Senior leadership experience
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is required, preferably with a strong life science practice experience
  • Extensive knowledge of the software and SaaS sector is essential, along with a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries
  • Experience counseling technology product teams, especially those building B2B products and services
  • Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and managing a high volume of complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail and client counseling skills

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid benefits for all eligible employees and immediate family members
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 401K
  • Company paid Life Insurance, LTD/STD

About TetraScience

TetraScience is a technology company that provides a data integration and analysis platform for scientific research. The company's platform integrates data from various scientific instruments and databases, enabling researchers to analyze and share their data more efficiently. TetraScience serves a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academic research.
Learn more about TetraScience
Size
50 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Founded
2014
* Ladders Estimates

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