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We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support a range of commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters within the healthcare and life sciences space. This fully remote, contract opportunity offers the chance to partner with innovative organizations across biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health sectors. The ideal candidate brings deep subject matter expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while supporting high-impact legal initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including clinical trial agreements, master services agreements, licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts
Provide legal guidance on healthcare and life sciences regulatory matters, including compliance with HIPAA, FDA regulations, GDPR, and other applicable data privacy and security laws
Partner with internal stakeholders across R&D, clinical, compliance, and commercial teams to advise on legal risk, contract interpretation, and business strategy
Support clinical trial operations by advising on study agreements, informed consent forms, investigator agreements, and related documentation
Counsel on data privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection matters, including drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and managing incident response
Assist with corporate transactions, including due diligence, M&A support, licensing deals, and strategic partnerships
Manage and liaise with outside counsel, ensuring efficient delivery of legal services and alignment with budget expectations
Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and training programs related to compliance and legal best practices
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on healthcare, life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries
Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and clinical agreements within a regulated environment
Deep understanding of healthcare and data privacy regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and related frameworks
Experience supporting clinical trials, research agreements, and/or regulatory compliance initiatives
Strong business partnering skills with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience working in-house or through alternative legal service providers (e.g., secondments or consulting engagements) is highly preferred
Nice to have:
Background in intellectual property, licensing, or technology transactions within life sciences is a plus
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance