Life Sciences Contracts Counsel

Doist; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Penumbra is seeking a Contracts Counsel to draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, focusing on healthcare and life sciences compliance. You will advise management on contracting, data privacy, and regulatory matters, while upholding the company’s Quality Management System.

The role requires a J.D. and at least three years of legal experience, preferably with life sciences experience, and California bar membership or eligibility for in-house status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required with 3+ years of relevant legal experience
• Bar membership, California preferred or ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status
• Life sciences or regulated industry experience desired
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including NDAs, SaaS and licenses
• Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to Company management and key stakeholders
• Advise on contracting and compliance with applicable laws including healthcare and life sciences
• Address data privacy and security issues in US and internationally
• Help shape contract templates and playbooks
• Select, train, and develop staff and provide feedback via performance reviews
• Adhere to QMS and global quality system regulations
• Understand security, privacy, and compliance principles and ensure adherence
• Ensure department members follow QMS and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

J.D.

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Penumbra is seeking a Contracts Counsel to draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, focusing on healthcare and life sciences compliance. You will advise management on contracting, data privacy, and regulatory matters, while upholding the company’s Quality Management System.

The role requires a J.D. and at least three years of legal experience, preferably with life sciences experience, and California bar membership or eligibility for in-house status.