Contracts Associate

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Associate to join our Legal team at a dynamic life sciences company. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a focus on contract review and negotiation, and a passion for supporting innovative research and development initiatives. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the company’s contractual relationships are sound, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Procurement, HR) to understand business needs and ensure contracts reflect operational and strategic goals.
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain and manage contract templates and playbooks to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Support contract lifecycle management processes, including tracking, reporting, and archiving.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to contract management and legal compliance.
• Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences industry.

Qualifications

• Required: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Required: Active license to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
• Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract review and negotiation, preferably within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors.
• Required: Strong understanding of contract law and commercial transactions.
• Required: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Required: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Required: High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Preferred: Experience with contract management systems.

Skills

• Familiarity with clinical trial agreements and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, HIPAA).
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of intellectual property and licensing agreements.