Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience in life sciences. Lead all legal affairs, oversee compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters, serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team.

This onsite, executive role offers a base salary up to $350,000 per year plus performance incentives and relocation assistance. Interviews begin in December and relocation is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership.
• 20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in life sciences.
• Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.
• Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.
• Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.
• Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.
• Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.
• Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Strategic advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

Who:

A seasoned Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience, including a strong background in the life sciences sector.

What:

You will lead all legal affairs and serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive team, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters.

When:

Interviews begin in December.

Where:

North Atlanta, GA – Onsite role.

Why:

Join a growing company where your leadership and legal expertise will drive enterprise-level decisions and long-term success.

Office Environment:

Executive-level, collaborative environment focused on innovation, compliance, and strategic growth.

Salary:

Base salary up to $350,000/year, plus performance incentives.

Position Overview:

As Chief Legal Officer, you will be the senior-most legal authority, responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.
• Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.
• Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.
• Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.
• Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.
• Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.

Qualifications:

• JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required.
• 20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry.
• Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.