Hybrid Senior Counsel, Pre-Commercial Life Sciences

Cerus; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 287,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

401(k) matching

RSUs

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal support for its pre-commercial functions, including R&D and clinical affairs, based in Concord, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the medical device or biotech industries, excellent transactional drafting skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. The role includes drafting agreements, providing business-oriented legal guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $221,000-287,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience in medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years of experience in a major law firm corporate or life sciences practice group.
• Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor for R&D, clinical affairs, and regulatory teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including clinical trial agreements.
• Provide legal guidance balancing risk with business objectives.

Skills

Transactional drafting and negotiation

Healthcare regulatory frameworks

Risk assessment

Collaboration agreements

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading biotech company is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal support for its pre-commercial functions, including R&D and clinical affairs, based in Concord, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the medical device or biotech industries, excellent transactional drafting skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. The role includes drafting agreements, providing business-oriented legal guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $221,000-287,000 annually.