Interim Commercial Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical stage life sciences organization is seeking an Interim Commercial Counsel. This role requires extensive experience in contract negotiation and drafting across various agreements and familiarity with securities filings. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in a top law firm or in-house environment, focusing on life sciences clients. The position offers remote work on the East Coast, with significant responsibilities tied to commercial transactions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience in transactions and advising life sciences clients.
• Proficient in negotiating and drafting various commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with securities filings and governance materials.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, and more.
• Assist with Phase III clinical trial agreements as needed.
• Prepare and file securities and governance materials.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Contract drafting

Securities filings

Commercial agreements

Education

Law degree from a well-respected national law school

Job description

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Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Commercial Counsel.

Overview: Our client seeks a skilled commercial counsel to assist with securities filings and contract review, negotiation, and drafting.

Company: Our client is a clinical stage life sciences organization using mRNA applications to treat autoimmune diseases.

Experience: Eight or more years of transactional experience acquired in a top law firm or in-house environment advising life sciences clients.

Location: East Coast remote.

Responsibilities Include:

• Review, negotiate, and draft myriad commercial agreements including main service agreements (MSAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), joint venture agreements (JVAs), consulting agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Assist with Phase III clinical trial agreements as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of securities and governance materials including: 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8Ks, and registration statements (S-1s and S-3s).

Qualifications Include:

• Excellent academic credentials including a law degree from a well-respected, national law school.
• Eight or more years’ legal experience acquired in a top law firm or in-house environment advising life sciences clients on commercial matters.
• Experience negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, MTAs, NDAs, JVAs, consulting agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Command of issues associated with preparation and filing of 10-Qa, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, S-1s, and S-3s.

Pay Rate: $100

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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