Associate Counsel - Foster City, CA

Role: Associate Counsel supporting Gilead's Medical Affairs and Clinical Data Science contract negotiations within the Corporate Contracts Legal Team. Core responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements such as Data Transfer Agreements, Collaboration, Master Service, and Confidentiality Agreements, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. Advises client teams on legal issues including IP, data privacy, and security; develops templates and improves contract processes; and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders. Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, admission to the California bar or eligibility within 90 days, 3+ years in biotech/pharma legal counsel specializing in medical affairs or clinical data agreements. Preferred skills include expertise in commercial/vendor agreements, contract lifecycle management tools, and knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations. High-value specifics: focus on biotech/pharma research, clinical data, and medical affairs; support for agreements involving data sharing, collaboration, and vendor services; experience in a high-volume, fast-paced legal environment; and familiarity with global regulatory considerations. Work setup: not specified, but likely in a corporate legal setting with cross-team collaboration.