Senior Corporate Counsel - Pharmaceutical Research & Development Contracts

Overview

Senior Corporate Counsel - Pharmaceutical Research & Development Contracts

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LHH Recruitment is assisting a leading biopharmaceutical company with their search for a Senior Corporate Counsel of Contracts to support Research and Development operations at their headquarters in Alameda County, CA.

The ideal candidate is motivated by rapid growth and values working with accomplished, dedicated colleagues within a culture emphasizing collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a steadfast commitment to advancing science that benefits patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts supporting R&D, including confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, materials transfer agreements, clinical trial agreements, vendor services agreements, and manufacturing agreements for cGMP drug supply.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for ongoing agreements tied to R&D initiatives.
• Advise internal stakeholders by identifying and communicating operational and legal risks.
• Build strong relationships across the business to support effective communication and collaboration.

Experience Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice law, preferably in California.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts supporting drug research and development.

At the time of this posting, the anticipated salary range for this role is $250K to $285K, an annual merit bonus, and new hire equity grants in the forms of restricted stock units (RSUs).

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company contributions, and voluntary benefit options. Paid time off, sick days, paid holidays as well as other leave as required by federal, state, or local law.

Please note that this is an on-site position requiring 4 to 5 day in office.

Equal Opportunity

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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