Clinical Contracts Counsel Lead — Oncology Biotech

Immunome, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunome, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team in Washington.

This hands-on role drafts, negotiates, and manages clinical and operational agreements to support Immunome’s research and development objectives. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership (Washington preferred), at least five years in biotech or life sciences contracting, and two years drafting clinical trial agreements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar membership.
• Minimum of 5 years combined law firm and/or in-house legal experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements in support of the Company’s clinical operations, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, master services agreements and ancillary contracts, consulting agreements, and informed consent forms.
• Develop clear, practical, and risk-balanced contract terms that support Immunome’s business objectives.
• Customize contract structures and terms to address evolving business needs while maintaining consistency with company standards.
• Review and analyze contracts to identify legal risks, compliance considerations, and business implications.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand operational objectives and provide guidance on contractual rights, obligations, and risk trade-offs.
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and strategic priorities, escalating complex or high-risk issues as appropriate.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
• Advise on key contractual issues including intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability, confidentiality, and other legal considerations impacting contract negotiations.
• Develop and deliver training materials, guidance and presentations to educate internal teams on contract processes, policies, and best practices.
• Monitor contractual obligations to support compliance and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement processes that promote contract compliance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Client service mindset

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active bar membership (Washington preferred)

Job description

Immunome, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team in Washington.

This hands-on role drafts, negotiates, and manages clinical and operational agreements to support Immunome’s research and development objectives. The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership (Washington preferred), at least five years in biotech or life sciences contracting, and two years drafting clinical trial agreements.