Contracts Counsel - Life Sciences & Data Privacy

Penumbra; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Holiday pay

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Penumbra’s Contracts Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS, and data processing agreements, while advising management on contracting and compliance with healthcare laws.

You will collaborate with Sales, Regulatory, IT, and Finance, improving contract templates and playbooks, and leading staff development within a dynamic life sciences environment in Alameda, CA.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with 3+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; bar membership preferred (CA or ability to obtain).
• Experience in life sciences or regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, SaaS, licenses, data processing, and vendor agreements.
• Provide business-oriented guidance to management and stakeholders, especially Sales, Regulatory, IT, and Finance.
• Advise on contracting and compliance with healthcare and life sciences laws.
• Address data privacy and security issues domestically and internationally.
• Lead contract templates, playbooks, and staff development.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

J.D.

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Penumbra’s Contracts Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS, and data processing agreements, while advising management on contracting and compliance with healthcare laws.

You will collaborate with Sales, Regulatory, IT, and Finance, improving contract templates and playbooks, and leading staff development within a dynamic life sciences environment in Alameda, CA.