Legal Counsel

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a mid-level legal counsel to support clinical trial operations in a biopharma setting. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinical trial agreements, managing relationships with CROs and sites, and improving the CLM platform with process standardization and AI integration.

You will advise internal teams on strategy, mitigate compliance risks, and oversee external counsel, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice.
• 5–8 years of experience supporting clinical trials in biotech, pharma, or law firms.
• Expertise in clinical trial contracts, CRO/vendor negotiations, and regulatory requirements (FDA, GCP, international).

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical trial contracting processes and negotiate terms with CROs and clinical sites.
• Advise internal teams on legal strategy and risk management for trials.
• Enhance CLM platform via process improvements and AI integration.
• Oversee external counsel and coordinate with clinical operations and compliance.

Skills

Clinical trial contracts

CRO/vendor negotiations

FDA/GCP/regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

CLM systems

Job description

Role:

Mid-level legal counsel supporting clinical trial operations within a biopharma setting, primarily focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating clinical trial agreements and related documentation. Responsibilities include leading clinical trial contracting processes, managing relationships with CROs and clinical sites, and enhancing the company's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform through process improvements and standardization, including AI integration. The role involves advising internal teams on legal strategies, mitigating compliance risks, and overseeing external counsel.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice, with 5-8 years of experience supporting clinical trials in biotech, pharma, or law firms.

Essential skills:

Expertise in clinical trial contracts, CRO/vendor negotiations, and a solid understanding of FDA, GCP, and international regulatory requirements.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with global clinical trial operations, data privacy laws, and CLM systems is preferred.

High-value specifics:

Focus on global clinical trial support involving R&D agreements, confidentiality, informed consent, and data governance, with an emphasis on risk-based guidance for compliant, efficient trial conduct.

Collaboration:

Works closely with clinical operations, legal, and compliance teams, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel.

Work setup:

Based in Boston, hybrid work model, with some travel expected.