Counsel - Legal

Trinity Life Sciences; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Counsel to provide legal support and guidance in contract negotiations and compliance matters. This role involves drafting various contracts, collaborating with departments, and mentoring junior members. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in life sciences or pharma industry required.
• Significant experience with regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contract law.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review a variety of contracts.
• Negotiate with clients and vendors.
• Provide legal support to leadership and management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance understanding

Contract negotiation

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Details

Remote, US - Remote, MA

Salary: $135000.00 - $145000.00

Description

The Counsel will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance on a wide range of issues related to the life sciences industry, including but not limited to contracts, compliance, acquisitions, data processing and intellectual property. This role requires a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting life sciences companies, work efficiently in a high-volume, high-pressure environment, and collaborate effectively with different departments within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and redline a wide variety of contracts and supporting documentation, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, fee-for-service agreements, contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, third party data access agreements, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
• Engage in direct negotiations and discussions with Trinity’s clients and vendors.
• Review and evaluate risks associated with various US and OUS privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR compliance)
• Work closely with in-house counsels to support Trinity’s business endeavors, including ability to conduct legal review of various contractual agreements with minimal oversight.
• Assist in acquisition support/integration such as drafting letters to clients and vendors regarding acquired entities.
• Provide prompt legal support and guidance to Trinity leadership and management teams.
• Review and complete RFP/RFI questionnaires and Vendor forms.
• Collaborate with Trinity client and project teams in support of Trinity’s business, including collaborating on the development of professional services rate cards, discounts, and rebates.
• Answer questions regarding current agreements, including effective dates and discounts and rates.
• Collaborate with various internal business partners including Compliance, HR, and IT.
• Mentor junior team members to maximize team efficiency and impact.
• Perform administrative tasks on an as needed basis, such as signing documents and electronic filing.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 6+ years with a preference given to life sciences/pharma industry experience. Experience with regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contract law is essential.
• Significant redlining and contract review and negotiation experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare, compliance, and privacy laws, rules, and regulations (Sunshine Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, pharmacovigilance requirements, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.).
• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and a strong work ethic focused on providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

With almost 30 years of expertise, a best-in-the-business team and unrivaled access to data and analytics, Trinity Life Sciences is a modern partner to companies in the life sciences industry. Trinity combines strategy, insights and analytics to help life science executives with clinical and commercial decision-making. Ultimately, we know that every decision our clients make impacts a life, and when we help our clients achieve their goals, the world benefits. To learn more about how Trinity is elevating the industry and driving evidence to action, visit TrinityLifeSciences.com.

Trinity’s salary bands account for a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115,000 - $145,000. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.