Associate Corporate Counsel — Licensing & Transactions

Vivtex; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Bonus potential

Job summary

Vivtex seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel—Licensing & Transactions to lead the legal framework for partnering activity, from early evaluations to multi-compound license and collaboration agreements with global pharma partners. You will manage deal architecture and contract management while collaborating with our IP Counsel and cross-functional teams.

You will build the legal function as Vivtex grows, handling a broad scope with both routine and complex transactions, and you will advise the CEO

Qualifications

• JD and admission in good standing in any US jurisdiction — Massachusetts admission is not required.
• Eight or more years of post-qualification experience in pharma/biotech licensing and collaboration transactions, in private practice and in industry.
• Scientific background or genuine interest in science is a plus.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends and the global competitive landscape.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; comfortable with IP provisions at the center of these deals.
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to move at the pace of a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate license, collaboration and research agreements with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners.
• Lead non-financial aspects of term sheets and definitive agreements in partnership with IP Counsel.
• Manage confidentiality, material transfer and evaluation agreements to keep partner relationships moving.
• Coordinate with external counsel on deal-related transactions as needed.
• Negotiate vendor, CRO and service agreements.
• Own contract management, templates and tracking obligations under executed agreements.
• Advise CEO and executive team on transaction risk and alternatives; manage outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial mindset

Communication

IP awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CLM system

Job description

Associate Corporate Counsel — Licensing & Transactions

We are looking for our first dedicated transactional lawyer to lead the legal side of our partnering activity, from early evaluation studies through to multi-compound license and collaboration agreements with global pharmaceutical companies. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the legal architecture of our deals and work closely with our in-house IP Counsel. You will also be responsible for contract management across the company. This is a broad, hands-on role with significant scope, and room to build and lead the legal function as Vivtex grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate license, collaboration and research agreements with pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners.
• Lead the non-financial aspects of term sheets and definitive agreements, in close partnership with our IP Counsel.
• Handle the confidentiality, material transfer and evaluation agreements that begin most partner relationships, and keep them moving quickly.
• Manage relationship with external legal counsel on all deal related transaction where needed.
• Negotiate vendor, CRO and service agreements.
• Own contract management, including our templates and the tracking of obligations under executed agreements.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on transaction risk and alternatives, and manage outside counsel where needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A JD and admission in good standing in any US jurisdiction — Massachusetts admission is not required.
• Experience: Eight or more years of post-qualification experience. A strong track record in pharmaceutical or biotechnology licensing and collaboration transactions, in private practice and in industry.
• Scientific Excellence: A scientific background, or genuine interest in the science, is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant market dynamics, industry trends, and the competitive landscape within the global market.
• Skills: Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and comfort with the intellectual property provisions that sit at the center of these deals.
• Mindset: Sound commercial judgment, and the pragmatism to move at the pace of a growing company. Willingness to work across the full range, from routine agreements to the most complex transactions.
• Communication: Outstanding communication skills and experience in collaborating within cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proven experience ins using and maintaining a CLM system.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Office based in Cambridge, MA, USA (hybrid work model). Occasional travel to the Zurich, Switzerland office.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package commensurate with experience and industry standards.