Hybrid Senior Counsel, Biopharma Transactions

Scorpion Therapeutics; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Counsel, Transactions to support corporate, commercial, and transactional matters for a publicly traded biopharma company.

The role involves drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, advising on legal risks, collaborating with external counsel, and assisting with M&A and capital markets while upholding regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• JD degree and 5+ years of transactional experience in biopharma or life sciences.
• Active state bar membership and strong contract drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor, license, supply, clinical trial, and managed care agreements.
• Advise business units on legal risks and compliance.
• Collaborate with external counsel and assist with M&A, capital markets, and debt transactions.
• Ensure adherence to biopharma industry regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Prioritization

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Counsel, Transactions to support corporate, commercial, and transactional matters for a publicly traded biopharma company.

The role involves drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, advising on legal risks, collaborating with external counsel, and assisting with M&A and capital markets while upholding regulatory compliance.