Life Sciences Attorney

Austin Bar Assocation; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm specializing in healthcare and life sciences is seeking a Life Sciences Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience. The role includes drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to innovative legal practices in a supportive environment. This position offers remote work flexibility and competitive compensation along with extensive professional development options.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative national team environment

Flexible remote work option

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years legal practice with focus on human subject research.
• Active bar license in good standing required.
• Strong understanding of FDA and HHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate research-related contracts such as CTAs and NDAs.
• Advise on compliance with clinical trial regulatory frameworks.
• Work with Institutional Review Boards and Human Research Protection Programs.

Skills

Human subject research

Clinical trial regulations

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Privacy and security considerations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman is the nation’s largest law firm focused on matters specific to health care and life sciences organizations. Hall Render is seeking a Life Sciences Attorney with at least 7 years of experience to join our Health Operations Practice Group. This position is open to any office, with remote work flexibility possible depending on qualifications and experience.

We are Looking for:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction (additional state licenses a plus).
• A minimum of 7 years of legal practice, with substantial experience in human subject research and the regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of the operational workflows involved in clinical trial execution, including investigator site management, subject enrollment, and regulatory documentation.
• Deep knowledge of FDA and HHS clinical trial regulations and overall regulatory landscape, HIPAA (especially in the context of data sharing for research), and clinical research compliance.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research-related contracts, including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Data Use Agreements (DUAs).
• Experience advising or working with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Human Research Protection Programs (HRPPs), including human subject protection policies, procedures, and ethical considerations.
• Skilled in reviewing informed consent forms and HIPAA Authorizations for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of privacy and security considerations related to wearables, mobile health apps, and other digital health technologies used in clinical research is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with research misconduct investigations, including regulatory reporting obligations and institutional procedures.
• Experience with animal research is not required but may be considered.
• No book of business required to apply.
  

Hall Render offers:

At Hall Render, we offer a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law and life sciences in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment:

• A Seat at the Forefront of Healthcare Law: Play a meaningful role in shaping the future of the health care and life sciences industries.
• Professional Development: Be supported throughout your professional journey. Benefit from ongoing support and resources that foster growth and career advancement.
  
• Collaborative, National Team: Expand your perspective by working within a multi-state team of dynamic attorneys with a nationwide practice advising sophisticated clients of all sizes.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package, firm-wide Attorney-Retreats, CLE allowances, licensing expense reimbursement, competitive annual bonus opportunities, medical/vision/dental/disability/life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, parental leave, and firm provided devices including a cell phone.

Take the Next Step:

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and contribute to a thriving, nationally recognized health care and life sciences law practice, Apply Today.

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction (additional state licenses a plus).
• A minimum of 7 years of legal practice, with substantial experience in human subject research and the regulatory frameworks governing clinical trials.