Legal Counsel

Sokol Associates Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sokol Associates Inc. is seeking a healthcare attorney in New York City with 3-5 years of experience. In this role, you will provide legal advice, ensure compliance with laws regulating drug activities, and manage risks while supporting business operations.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree and experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors. You will draft and negotiate various commercial agreements, review regulatory materials, and guide compliance programs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of legal experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations and healthcare compliance.
• Experience with commercial agreements and legal risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commercial agreements.
• Support regulatory submissions and counsel business teams on legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing drug development and commercialization.

Skills

Legal experience

Knowledge of FDA regulations

Healthcare compliance laws

Commercial contracting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a pharmaceutical company in New York City, is seeking a healthcare attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The Attorney in this position will provide legal advice and strategic guidance to support the company's pharmaceutical business operations. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing drug development, manufacturing, marketing, commercialization, and corporate activities while helping manage legal risk and supporting business objectives.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including:

• Clinical trial agreements
• Licensing agreements
• Research and development collaborations
• Supply and manufacturing agreements
• Distribution and vendor contracts
• Confidentiality (NDA) agreements
• Support regulatory submissions and interactions with government agencies.
• Counsel business teams on healthcare fraud and abuse laws, privacy requirements, and compliance programs.
• Review marketing and promotional materials for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, licensing transactions, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of legal experience, with significant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, healthcare compliance laws, and commercial contracting.