Legal Co-Op

Keros Therapeutics, Inc.; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Keros Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Legal Co-Op reporting to the Director, Contracts Counsel. You will join the legal team and support the contracts group on a diverse range of projects within the broader legal department.

Ideal candidates are rising 2Ls (3L preferred) with exposure to contracts in biotech/pharma. Proficiency in DocuSign, MS Office, and Adobe Pro, plus strong communication and multitasking skills, are valued.

Qualifications

• Rising 2L; 3L preferred.
• Biotech/pharma contract experience is a plus.
• BS in biology/chemistry is a plus.
• Proficient with DocuSign, MS Office, and Adobe Pro.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day legal department functions including contracts and IP.
• Prepare redline reviews of contracts (Consulting Agreements, Amendments, SOWs, NDAs).
• Collaborate with attorneys on contract negotiations.
• Communicate contract status with internal stakeholders.
• Document contract progress and filing of versions.
• Conduct legal research on IP issues.
• Assist with IP docketing and related processes.
• Support compliance and regulatory projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

BS in biology or chemistry

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

At Keros, our mission is to deliver significant clinical benefit to a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) family of proteins. With a focus on developing differentiated product candidates that are designed to alter TGF-β signaling, we aim to target the pathways critical for the growth, repair and maintenance of blood cells and a number of tissues, including bone, skeletal muscle, adipose and heart tissue. We believe our product candidates have the potential to unlock the full therapeutic benefits of modulating the TGF-β superfamily and provide disease-modifying benefit to patients.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Contracts Counsel, the Legal Co-Op will join the Keros legal team and will primarily be supporting the contract department with opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects within the greater legal team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support in day-to-day functions for legal department involving contracts, intellectual property and other legal operations.
• Prepare redline review of contracts, including Consulting Agreements, Amendments, Statements of Work and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys in the legal team involved in contract negotiations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with relevant internal stakeholders on contract process, workflow and signature.
• Consistently follow process for documentation of contract progress and filing of supporting versions, as needed.
• Perform legal research regarding intellectual property issues, as needed.
• Assist with intellectual property docketing and documentation processes, as needed.
• Other miscellaneous projects and tasks needed or requested by legal team members, including potential projects related to compliance and regulatory.

Qualifications

• At least a rising 2L; 3L preferred.
• Previous contract or other legal experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical or related industry is a plus, preferably with a publicly traded biotechnology/pharmaceutical company.
• Bachelor of Science in a discipline related to biology or chemistry is a plus.
• Proficient with DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite Products and Adobe Pro.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and skills.
• Attention to detail and great follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem-solve and operate in a fast-paced environment, particularly the ability to process complex sets of information and to effectively respond to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, including both oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to accountability, reliability, and responsiveness to successfully engage with a cross-functional team.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, and other relevant factors.

Potential base pay range

$35 — $35 USD

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission Statement

Keros is an inclusive company. We believe that diversity drives innovation. We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. As such, Keros takes a holistic approach in mentoring, coaching, and developing all of our Keros team members.

Keros Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.