Job Description
Responsibilities
· Negotiate, draft, and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
· Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
· Oversee the legal aspects of business operations and transactions
· Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance in business activities
· Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, corporate finance, etc.)
· Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations
Qualifications
· Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership
· Over two years’ experience as attorney in corporate law and legal expertise
· Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical companies, particularly in drug discovery, solid-state chemistry, or automated synthesis systems is a plus
· In-house legal experience in a technology or R&D-driven organization is highly desired
· Familiarity with international legal matters and cross-border transactions
· Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills
· Detail-oriented and well-organized with great time management skills
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Problem-solving mindset and critical thinking abilities
