General Counsel

TetraScience; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

401K

Company paid Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading scientific data company located in Cambridge is seeking a skilled legal strategist with extensive experience in legal matters relating to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The ideal candidate will develop and lead the company’s legal strategy, ensure compliance, and draft various types of agreements. Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, be a member of a State Bar Association, and possess 10-15+ years of relevant legal experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid options and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15+ years of relevant legal experience in a combination of large law firm and in-house roles.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is required.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy.
• Ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Draft and negotiate complex B2B SaaS agreements.

Skills

Legal strategy development

Risk management

B2B SaaS agreements

Client counseling

Education

JD from an accredited law school

State Bar Association membership

Job description

About TetraScience

TetraScience is the Scientific Data and AI Company building Tetra OS, the operating system for scientific intelligence. We help the world’s leading life sciences firms turn fragmented scientific data into AI-native assets and scientific workflows that accelerate discovery, development, and manufacturing. TetraScience’s growing ecosystem of strategic partners includes NVIDIA, Databricks, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Snowflake, Google, and Microsoft.

In connection with your candidacy, you will be asked to carefully review "The Tetra Way," authored by our CEO, Patrick Grady; it is impossible to overstate the importance of this document, and you should take it literally as you decide whether our mission, culture, and expectations are right for you.

What You Will Do

• Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy and risk management
• Ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where the company operates
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B SaaS agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), data processing agreements (DPAs), and vendor contracts, ensuring terms protect the company’s interests while facilitating a streamlined sales cycle
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and security teams to identify and mitigate legal risks related to data protection, intellectual property (IP), and the handling of sensitive data across all product development and service delivery
• Partner cross-functionally to understand business needs, improve processes, and provide right-sized legal support to enable the achievement of corporate goals
• Develop and drive policies and procedures designed to enhance regulatory and business standards compliance and support the company’s objectives
• Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary

Requirements & Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the candidate’s state of residence State Bar Association
• 10 - 15+ years relevant legal experience in a combination of large law firm and in-house roles at pharmaceutical or biotech companies
• Senior leadership experience
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is required, preferably with a strong life science practice experience
• Extensive knowledge of the software and SaaS sector is essential, along with a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries
• Experience counseling technology product teams, especially those building B2B products and services
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and managing a high volume of complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and client counseling skills

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid benefits for all eligible employees and immediate family members
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 401K
• Company paid Life Insurance, LTD/STD