Sr. Director, Legal

BostonGene; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A precision medicine company in Waltham, MA is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage contract negotiations and provide legal support for commercial initiatives. The ideal candidate should hold a J.D. and have 3-7 years of experience in biotech or pharma. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of relevant experience in biotech, pharma, or digital health.
• Active bar membership in good standing (Massachusetts preferred).
• Comfortable with scientific, technical, and data-driven agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate agreements with biotech and pharma partners.
• Provide guidance on employment and corporate matters.
• Support compliance with federal and state requirements.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Strong written and verbal communication

IP and data rights concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

BostonGene is transforming the future of precision medicine by combining advanced laboratory science, multimodal data, and powerful AI to improve patient outcomes and accelerate drug development. We work with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic partners, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that help uncover biological insights and drive smarter, faster decisions.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Legal Counsel who thrives in dynamic, high‑impact environments and can navigate the intersection of science, technology, and healthcare.

About the Role: The Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting BostonGene’s commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives. This is a hands‑on position that spans contract negotiations, corporate governance, intellectual property, data rights, and regulatory considerations. The ideal candidate combines strong legal skills with practical judgment and a collaborative, business‑oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Client Contracting

• Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements with biotech, pharma, and academic partners, including MSAs, SOWs, collaborations, licensing, and data‑use agreements.
• Partner with Sales, BD, Finance, and Scientific teams to structure deals that support business goals while appropriately managing risk.
• Serve as a primary legal escalation point during negotiations to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Corporate & General Legal Support

• Prepare and negotiate vendor agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and internal governance documents.
• Provide guidance on employment, compliance, privacy, and general corporate matters across the company.
• Support equity administration and coordinate with Finance and external advisors on corporate tax and compliance requirements.

Intellectual Property & Data Rights

• Work with external IP counsel on innovations involving software, algorithms, analytical tools, and proprietary methods.
• Ensure partner agreements include robust IP and data‑rights protections.
• Advise teams on data privacy, permitted use, and cross‑border data considerations.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support compliance with federal and state requirements related to laboratory operations, data privacy, healthcare regulations, and marketing practices.
• Track regulatory developments in AI in healthcare, digital health, and data governance, escalating issues as needed.
• Embed compliance considerations into operational workflows in partnership with Quality, Regulatory, and Product teams.
• Support reviews related to privacy, data security, employment matters, and internal policies.
• Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, and external communications requiring legal oversight.
• Manage outside counsel for specialized matters and ensure efficient use of external resources.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (Massachusetts preferred).
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in biotech, pharma, digital health, or a technology‑focused environment.
• Strong background in commercial contracting and comfortable working with scientific, technical, and data‑driven agreements.
• Strong understanding of IP and data‑rights concepts.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally, manage multiple priorities, and deliver clear, practical guidance in a fast‑moving setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

Boston, MA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago