Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracting, Office of General Counsel

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an Assistant General Counsel I to join their Preclinical Research Contracting team. This role involves managing licensing agreements and supporting scientific leaders in legal matters related to cancer research. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor and significant experience in legal contracting, along with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 4-6 years of experience drafting and negotiating legal contracts.
• Knowledge of contract law and intellectual property issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to research contracts.
• Maintain and develop strength in stakeholder relationships.
• Implement contract guidance documents and workflows.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication

Excellent issue spotting

Attention to detail

Client service

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracting, Office of General Counsel

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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

$149,200.00-$246,300.00

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracting, Office of General Counsel

MSK’s Office of General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Preclinical Research Contracting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and advise our scientific and research leaders and aid the MSK Legal team in advancing MSK’s mission of ending cancer for life.

Role Overview:

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements related to licensing transactions and preclinical research contracts, including License Agreements, IIAs, SRAs, complex multiparty collaboration agreements, and other research-related agreements.
• Develop strong working relationships with investigators and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update relevant contract systems and databases, including providing timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement MSK contract guidance documents, workflows, policies, and SOPs.
• Contribute to special legal projects and initiatives assigned by the Associate General Counsel and OGC Legal Leadership.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor with active bar membership in good standing.
• Approximately 4-6 years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating license agreements, complex pre-clinical and non-clinical research contracts, and other research-related agreements, preferably for an academic or non-profit institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract law, intellectual property issues, and research transactions.
• Demonstrated interest in science, research and/or healthcare.
  
  

Core Skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Excellent issue spotting and negotiating with sharp attention to detail.
• Exceptional professionalism and client service, including discretion, diplomacy, and sound legal and business judgment.
• Adeptness at building partnerships and working collaboratively across teams to meet shared objectives.
• Strong project management and prioritization, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment notable for a high volume of contract requests and deadlines.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Location: Hybrid with at least two days (currently Mondays and Tuesdays) on-site at 633 Third Avenue, in NYC.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
• Reporting to the Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for Preclinical Contracts
  
  

Pay Range: $149,200-$246,300/annually

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Research Services

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