Director, Contracts Counsel

Uniquity Bio; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniquity Bio is seeking a Director, Contracts Counsel to draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements for global clinical trials, manufacturing, commercial activities, and consulting. The role requires a JD and 10+ years of meaningful contract experience, preferably in-house within biotech.

Law firm background is a plus, with strong negotiation and drafting skills. The position reports to the Executive Director, Contracts and IP Counsel and includes routine collaboration with

Qualifications

• J.D. from nationally accredited law school and admission in good standing to any state bar in the United States.
• 10+ years of meaningful legal experience overseeing and managing contracts.
• In-house corporate legal department experience in biotech required; law firm experience a plus.
• Strong negotiation, contract interpretation, and contract drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements, global clinical trial agreements, manufacturing, commercial, confidentiality and consulting agreements.
• Identify risks in contract terms and develop practical solutions to mitigate risk and enable contract execution.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to align contracts with company needs.
• Assist with administration/oversight of contract management systems and related processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Contract interpretation

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from a law school

Job description

Uniquity Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to putting science and patients first. We exist to develop transformative new medicines for immune-mediated diseases, and we’re looking for bright-minded professionals driven by a desire to advance science and make a difference for people in need. Our lead asset, solrikitug, is a highly potent TSLP inhibitor now in Phase 2 clinical trials for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) indications.

Join us in building an organization where people and science thrive together. You’ll be able to invest in the possibility of patient impact with a talented, agile team in an environment where ideas move fast, colleagues are trusted, and quality is a cornerstone.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will have a JD and 10+ years of meaningful legal experience drafting, negotiating, overseeing and managing contracts, including providing contracting support for global clinical trials. In‑house experience within the biotechnology industry required; law firm experience a plus. This role will report to the Company’s Executive Director, Contracts and IP Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

The Director, Contracts Counsel, will provide legal services and support for the Company on a broad array of contract issues.

Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of agreements across the company's business, including vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements for global clinical trials, manufacturing agreements, commercial agreements, confidentiality agreements and consulting agreements.
• Identifying risks inherent in contract terms and developing practical solutions that mitigate risk and promote successful contract execution.
• Collaborating with the legal and business teams to ensure cross functional contracts meet the needs of the Company.
• Assisting with the administration/oversight of systems, structures and processes in areas of responsibility to ensure efficiency of operations, including the Company’s contract management system.

Qualifications

• J.D. from nationally accredited law school and admission in good standing to any state bar in the United States.
• 10+ years of meaningful legal experience overseeing and managing contracts required.
• Experience in an in‑house corporate legal department within the biotechnology industry required; law firm experience a plus.
• Strong negotiation, contract interpretation, and contract drafting skills required.

Interpersonal Competencies & Success Factors

• Excellent verbal and written skills, allowing for an open and effective dialogue throughout the company.
• Attention to detail and quality are critical to success.
• Demonstrated ability to think and make decisions efficiently, and to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely.
• Highly accountable for the results and outcomes of their responsibilities and understands the impact of their efforts, results, and attitudes on others.
• Uses teamwork to work cooperatively toward the most effective solutions, championing the best ideas of team members, and assisting where help is needed yet is capable of highly independent work when efficiency is required.
• Results-oriented individual who is highly motivated, decisive, flexible in thought, and has the creativity to excel in and contribute to a rapidly growing company.
• Forward thinking mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and identify and resolve issues.

Work Environment

At Uniquity Bio, we believe every team member has an impact on the patients we aim to serve. We are a nimble team with a rigorous approach to drug development that requires collaboration and transparency to maximize value, reduce risk, and deliver meaningful, best-in-class products. We are looking for self-starters who enjoy working in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment and are motivated to bring critical new medicines to people around the world. We are a small, fast-paced organization with a talented team of in-house employees and external consultants. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve success and impact in our dynamic work environment.

This is a U.S.-based position. Team members who live within commuting distance of our Malvern, PA or San Diego, CA office locations are expected to spend the majority of their work time in the office, and remote employees are expected to travel to an office on a regular basis. Specific details for both local and remote staff will be discussed and agreed on a case-by-case basis with the employee’s manager. Business travel may be required depending upon the specific needs of the position.

The above job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Requirements of the position may change from time to time based on business needs.

Uniquity Bio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.