Associate Attorney Law

North Star Fertility Partners LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid holidays

LTD/STD/Life Insurance

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Circle Surrogacy, part of the NorthStar Fertility family, seeks an Associate Attorney to support our legal team serving intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors. You will draft contracts, review insurance contracts and policies, and help establish legal parentage rights while growing in a niche field of assisted reproductive technology.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, multitask effectively, and stay calm under pressure as you coordinate with clinics, outside attorneys, social workers,

Qualifications

• Draft contracts and negotiate terms for surrogacy-related matters.
• Review insurance contracts and policies relevant to intended parents and donors.
• Assist with establishing legal parentage rights for intended parents.
• Communicate clearly with clients and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on ART-related topics and IP/surrogate issues.
• Draft and negotiate contracts; manage caseload from onboarding to post-delivery.
• Coordinate with IVF clinics, outside attorneys, social workers, and accountants.
• Assist with insurance reviews and appeals as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Circle Surrogacy

Circle Surrogacy ( part of the NorthStar Fertility family ( is a global leader in family-building services with more than 25 years of experience supporting Intended Parents and surrogates. At Circle, we’re grounded in empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we’re committed to creating a welcoming, supportive experience for everyone we serve. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to play an integral role assisting our legal team in providing services for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors throughout their journey. The position will allow person to draft contracts, review and analyze insurance contracts and policies, assist intended parents in establishing their legal parentage rights and learn and grow in an ever changing and niche field of law of assisted reproductive technology. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations, critical thinking and problem -solving skills, and an interest and/or experience in the field.

• Legal research on topics related to assisted reproductive technology and legal issues impacting assisted reproductive technology and IP, surrogate, donor relationships. Proficiency in West Law preferred.
• Contract drafting and negotiating.
• Managing caseload of intended parents independently from initial client sign on through delivery of child and return home.
• Working directly with clients and third parties, such as IVF Clinics and outside attorneys, as well as Circle’s social workers, program coordinators, and trust accountants.
• Additional tasks as assigned, such as helping other teams with various projects, trainings, and helping with insurance reviews and appeals.
• Effective communicator who communicates information clearly and adept at building trusting relationships.
• to prioritize your day and pivot when urgent matters arise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce CRM

• A competitive health plan that includes health, dental and vision
• Paid Holidays
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• The ability to work hybrid or remote based on location

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