Senior Biotech Contracts Counsel

Exelixis Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary Bonus/ Sales Incentive

Stock options

15 vacation days

17 holidays

10 sick days

Job summary

Exelixis Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Contracts to support the company’s contracting needs.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including confidential disclosures, collaboration, licenses, and clinical trial agreements, ensuring alignment with business and legal risk tolerance. You will serve as a key contact for R&D clients, advising on risk, guiding contract strategy, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to enable efficient operations in a

Qualifications

• JD degree required and California bar admission.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical contracting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Act as legal point person for ongoing agreements.
• Review redlines and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Maintain up-to-date form agreements per industry standards.
• Identify operational and legal risks and communicate them
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance risk and business needs.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contracts staff where appropriate.
• Represent the company in negotiations and internal discussions.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

CA Bar Admission

Life sciences background (BS/BA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Exelixis Inc. is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Contracts to support the company’s contracting needs.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including confidential disclosures, collaboration, licenses, and clinical trial agreements, ensuring alignment with business and legal risk tolerance. You will serve as a key contact for R&D clients, advising on risk, guiding contract strategy, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to enable efficient operations in a