Corporate Counsel

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace, a Cincinnati-based full-service CRO, seeks an on-site corporate attorney to join Corporate Affairs. You will support domestic and international subsidiaries across commercial transactions, governance, privacy, employment matters, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, Ohio Bar admission or eligibility, and strong negotiation and drafting skills. This is an in-house position with growth opportunities and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Ohio or eligibility.
• 3–5 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience.
• Knowledge of contracts, corporate law, compliance, governance, collections, and litigation.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and foreign agreements, including SaaS / technology licenses. Manage third-party contracting process and workflows.
• Assist legal team in drafting and updating corporate compliance policies and SOP's. Advise management on corporate policies, bylaws, and resolutions.
• Monitor changes in local, state, federal, and foreign laws and regulations, including government contracting, and advise management accordingly.
• Identify potential legal and business risks in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities. Escalate legal risks to members of management, along with recommendations for resolution.
• Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work;
• Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Our Corporate Affairs department is seeking an on-site experienced corporate attorney for our growing team. Corporate Affairs acts as in-house counsel for Medpace, and its domestic and international subsidiaries. Areas of legal practice include (but are not limited to) commercial transactions, corporate compliance, global privacy, governance, employment matters, litigation, and other areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Transactions: Review, draft, and negotiate domestic and foreign agreements, including and commercial and vendor agreements, and SaaS / technology licenses. Manage third-party contracting process and workflows.
• Compliance & Governance: Assist legal team in drafting and updating corporate compliance policies and SOP's. Serve as a point of contact for matters of global privacy and data protection. Advise management on corporate policies, bylaws, and resolutions.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor changes in local, state, federal, and foreign laws and regulations, including government contracting, and advise management accordingly.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal and business risks in operations, strategic planning, and business development activities. Escalate legal risks to members of management, along with recommendations for resolution.
• Outside Counsel Management: Identify appropriate outside counsel and oversee/coordinate outsourced legal work;
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide or arrange for legal services for enterprise-wide or entity-wide scope support and administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Licensed in Ohio or eligible to become licensed.
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house, or a combination of both.
• Knowledge in contracts, corporate law, compliance, governance, collections, and general litigation.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, business-friendly terms.
• Self-starter who takes the initiative and is comfortable interacting cross-functionally as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• Office based environment with on-site mentors
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
• Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.