Corporate Counsel
Stoke Therapeutics
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (Bedford, MA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Purpose:
Corporate Counsel supporting critical business initiatives across clinical development, research, manufacturing, commercial, medical affairs, vendor partnerships, and corporate operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize confidential disclosure, clinical trial, supply, quality, consulting, scientific advisor, and master services agreements; ensure compliance and alignment with business needs.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside vendors, and outside counsel to meet timelines and requirements.
- Advise on contractual rights and obligations.
- Use a contract management system to track contract information and generate reports.
- Maintain and update agreement templates.
- Train employees on contracting process, contracts management system, and best practices.
- Support legal initiatives, special projects, and evolving business needs.
- Build scalable legal processes that support innovation while protecting the organization.
Required Skills & Experience:
- JD from an accredited law school; bar membership in good standing in at least one US state.
- 8+ years post-graduate legal experience (law firm biotech/pharma and in-house biotech/pharma).
- Significant biopharma contract drafting/negotiation experience (especially R&D contracting).
- Track record partnering with business teams; timely, pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.
- Ability to analyze complex contracts; concise, actionable feedback.
- Manage multiple priorities; set clear expectations.
- Attention to detail; strong project management; ownership mindset.
- Familiarity with relevant biopharma laws/regulations and IP matters.
- Proficiency using a contract management system.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Anticipated salary range: $227,000–$258,000; annual bonus and equity participation.
- Medical, dental, vision; life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) match; unlimited vacation; tuition assistance; ESPP.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/
Corporate Counsel supporting critical business initiatives across clinical development, research, manufacturing, commercial, medical affairs, vendor partnerships, and corporate operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize confidential disclosure, clinical trial, supply, quality, consulting, scientific advisor, and master services agreements; ensure compliance and alignment with business needs.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, outside vendors, and outside counsel to meet timelines and requirements.
- Advise on contractual rights and obligations.
- Use a contract management system to track contract information and generate reports.
- Maintain and update agreement templates.
- Train employees on contracting process, contracts management system, and best practices.
- Support legal initiatives, special projects, and evolving business needs.
- Build scalable legal processes that support innovation while protecting the organization.
Required Skills & Experience:
- JD from an accredited law school; bar membership in good standing in at least one US state.
- 8+ years post-graduate legal experience (law firm biotech/pharma and in-house biotech/pharma).
- Significant biopharma contract drafting/negotiation experience (especially R&D contracting).
- Track record partnering with business teams; timely, pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.
- Ability to analyze complex contracts; concise, actionable feedback.
- Manage multiple priorities; set clear expectations.
- Attention to detail; strong project management; ownership mindset.
- Familiarity with relevant biopharma laws/regulations and IP matters.
- Proficiency using a contract management system.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Anticipated salary range: $227,000–$258,000; annual bonus and equity participation.
- Medical, dental, vision; life and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) match; unlimited vacation; tuition assistance; ESPP.
Application Instructions:
- Apply via https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/