TetraScience

General Counsel

TetraScience$280K — $400K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the State Bar Association
  • 10-15+ years of legal experience from large law firms and in-house roles in life science or tech companies
  • Senior leadership experience in legal settings
  • Experience with negotiating complex, high-value enterprise contracts
  • Extensive knowledge of the software and SaaS sectors
  • Experience advising technology product teams on B2B offerings
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the company's overall legal strategy and risk management plans
  • Ensure compliance with legal standards across all operational jurisdictions
  • Draft and negotiate complex B2B SaaS agreements and vendor contracts
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to manage legal risks related to data protection and IP
  • Work cross-functionally to provide legal support that aligns with corporate goals
  • Create and enforce policies for regulatory compliance and business standards
  • Oversee the engagement of outside counsel as needed

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid benefits for employees and their immediate families
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
As General Counsel, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer. 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
Minimum/Preferred 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 through a combination of large law firm and in-house roles at life science or technology companies.
  • Senior leadership experience
  • Experience with complex and high dollar enterprise contracts is required, experience with the life sciences industry is a plus
  • 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


The salary range for this position is $280,000-$400,000. The salary range posted reflects our target baseline for this role. Final compensation is determined by a thorough evaluation of factors including the candidate's specific experience, localized market data, and internal team equity.

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
Founded
2014

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