Remote Pharma Contracts Counsel - Part-Time (20 hrs/wk)

Frink-Hamlett; Nutley (NJ); Remote; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ABA-MEC (Minimal Essential Coverage)

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Attorney for a fully remote, part-time role (~20 hours per week). The position offers an hourly rate of $100–$115 and includes benefits.

You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, provide practical legal guidance to internal teams, and help manage risk in a highly regulated environment. JD and active U.S. bar are required; 5–8 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5–8 years of legal experience, including significant commercial contracting experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to independently manage a high volume of complex agreements and competing priorities.
• Strong business judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments, healthcare compliance, privacy and data protection, technology matters, and pharmaceutical industry contracting practices is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, consulting and professional services agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, SaaS/software agreements, data-related agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and procurement contracts
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and compliance requirements
• Identify legal, regulatory, operational, and commercial risks
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, Facilities, Compliance, and other business teams
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a highly regulated environment

Skills

Drafting contracts

Contract negotiation

Regulatory awareness

Risk assessment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active U.S. state bar admission in good standing

Job description

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Attorney for a fully remote, part-time role (~20 hours per week). The position offers an hourly rate of $100–$115 and includes benefits.

You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, provide practical legal guidance to internal teams, and help manage risk in a highly regulated environment. JD and active U.S. bar are required; 5–8 years of experience preferred.