Contracts Attorney

Flagship Pioneering; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Flagship Pioneering in Cambridge seeks a Contracts Attorney to draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of contracts across portfolio companies, including Master Service Agreements, CDAs, and research collaborations. The role emphasizes practical business sense, strong organizational skills, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships.

You will review and redline documents, support contract processes with Finance and Procurement, and advise stakeholders on contractual rights.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admitted in at least one U.S. state and in good standing.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with guidance from senior attorneys; prioritize competing demands and maintain accuracy under tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholder engagement.
• Responsive, interpersonal, and customer-service oriented.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI legal tools to improve day-to-day work.
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proactive involvement beyond core responsibilities.
• Polished and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of contracts for Flagship portfolio companies (e.g., MSAs, work orders, CDAs, research agreements).
• Conduct initial reviews and prepare redline drafts for senior attorney review.
• Support contract processes with Finance and Procurement; improve processes.
• Format documents for finalization and e-signature execution.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting contract completion.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritization

Attention to detail

AI tools

Self-motivation

Independent work

Professional demeanor

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in at least one U.S. state

Tools

Contract management systems

AI-powered document review tools

Job description

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health, sustainability, and beyond. What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our team of scientists, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and create breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet. Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been named four times to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Contracts Attorney to join our in-house legal team and support the Flagship ecosystem. This individual will draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume and variety of contracts across Flagship's portfolio companies, including agreements related to research and development, IT, and general business operations. The ideal candidate will have exposure to, or a strong interest in, a broad range of commercial and research-related agreements, strong organizational skills, and the ability to proactively build organizational knowledge and relationships across the Flagship ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of contracts related to the general business and research and development needs of various Flagship portfolio companies, including Master Service Agreements and associated work orders, Consulting Agreements, CDAs, and research collaboration agreements.
• Conduct initial reviews and prepare redline drafts for senior attorney review.
• Support the delivery of training to relevant business units on contracts processes to ensure approvals and contract requirements are met.
• Format documents for finalization and execution, including use of e-signature services.
• Coordinate with other departments (Finance, Procurement) to improve contract processes; suggest and implement new or more efficient processes as needed.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations.
• Identify and assist with resolution of issues impacting completion of contracts.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and in good standing at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with guidance and direction from senior attorneys; demonstrated capacity to prioritize competing demands and maintain accuracy under tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent stakeholder engagement ability.
• High level of responsiveness and exceptional interpersonal skills; strong customer service orientation with the ability to actively manage stakeholder expectations across Flagship portfolio companies.
• Demonstrated willingness and enthusiasm to learn, evaluate, and apply state-of-the-art AI legal tools to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of day-to-day legal work.
• Highly self-motivated and driven.
• Thrives independently in a fast-paced, evolving corporate environment.
• Proactive involvement beyond core responsibilities.
• Polished and professional demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and tools, including AI-powered tools for document review, redlining, and finalization.
• Willingness to develop negotiation skills and the ability to conduct legal research to evaluate applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relevant to the contracts function.

Culture & Values (Flagship)

We seek individuals who reflect Flagship's culture of fearless exploration, entrepreneurial thinking, and collaborative impact. You thrive in environments that require creative problem solving, strong ownership, and alignment with mission-driven outcomes.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Standard office environment in Cambridge with hybrid flexibility options.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary teams engaged in high-impact innovation.
• Professional growth opportunities across Flagship Pioneering and its portfolio.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flagship Pioneering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Privacy Notice for Applicants

When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact [e-mail].

Privacy Notice for Applicants

When you apply for a role at Flagship Pioneering or one of its portfolio companies, we collect and use personal information you provide (such as your name, contact details, work history, and application materials) to evaluate your application, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. Your application data is processed through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system, and may also be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools. We do not sell your personal information. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA including to know, delete, and opt out of the sharing of their personal information. If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your data under GDPR and you have rights to access, rectify, and erase your data. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact [e-mail].

The salary range for this role is $138,000 - $236,500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneering's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.