Biopharma Counsel — Strategic Contracts & IP

Fujifilm; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 135,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation seeks a Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters within its CDMO portfolio. You will draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, licenses, and NDAs, while mitigating risk and aligning with business objectives.

The role supports strategic customer programs and cross-functional initiatives across North Carolina, Texas, the United Kingdom, and Denmark, contributing to standard templates, training, and

Qualifications

• College degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; academic honors preferred.
• Admitted in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission preferred.
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or both, preferably CDMO/life-sciences.
• Strong commercial-contracting background with drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Sound judgment and ability to escalate when needed.
• Strong negotiation, written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, licenses, NDAs).
• Advise business teams on legal issues arising from customer collaborations and bids.
• Identify legal/regulatory risks and propose practical mitigations.
• Manage assigned caseload with independence and prioritization.
• Provide guidance on IP provisions and related allocations with patent counsel as needed.
• Prepare briefs and recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and standard contracting language.

Skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Presentation skills

Legal drafting

Contract lifecycle management

Education

Juris Doctor

US Bar admission (preferred NC)

Tools

Document management systems

E-signature platforms

Collaboration tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation seeks a Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters within its CDMO portfolio. You will draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, licenses, and NDAs, while mitigating risk and aligning with business objectives.

The role supports strategic customer programs and cross-functional initiatives across North Carolina, Texas, the United Kingdom, and Denmark, contributing to standard templates, training, and