In-House Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• responsibilities include but are not limited to
 
Commercial & Corporate Contracting
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including master service agreements (MSAs), CRO/vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, supply and manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements, quality agreements, and technology-related contracts.
• Provide day-to-day contract management, including issue spotting, risk assessments, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve contract templates and contracting processes to support scalability and compliance.
• Support contract lifecycle management systems and ensure timely routing, review, and execution.
 
Commercialization & Pre-Launch Legal Support
• Provide legal guidance for commercialization planning including distribution, supply, marketing operations, and patient support programs.
• Review commercial and vendor-related materials to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and applicable laws.
 
Vendor & Cross-Functional Support
• Provide legal support to ensure vendor obligations are contractually clear and aligned with operational needs.
 
Corporate, Operational, & Compliance Support
• Provide legal support for internal reviews, investigations, and compliance initiatives in collaboration with the General Counsel and Compliance teams.
• Support audit readiness and respond to legal document needs related to inspections or third-party assessments.
 
General Legal Advisory
• Monitor relevant legal developments in pharma/biotech, including commercial, contracting, privacy, and healthcare law trends, and communicate implications to stakeholders.
• Support special projects and new initiatives as Capricor scales toward commercial launch.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice in California.
• 5+ years of experience working in both a law firm and in‑house, supporting pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies.
• Experience negotiating and reviewing contracts common to the life sciences sector (e.g., MSAs, CRO/vendor agreements, supply and manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements).
• Familiarity with commercialization activities in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including pre-launch and launch-stage considerations.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving, and lean environment while managing multiple priorities.