Senior Manager, Corporate Counsel

WuXi Biologics Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership

Collaborative and mission-driven culture

Job summary

WuXi Biologics Group is seeking a Corporate Counsel (Mid-Level) in a hybrid role based in Cranbury, New Jersey. This position involves commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional support across legal and compliance areas. Candidates should have a J.D., active membership in a U.S. state bar, and a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in biotech or pharmaceuticals. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience, including prior experience at a law firm.
• Experience advising biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences clients strongly preferred.
• Strong business judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements.
• Advise on applicable healthcare, biotech, and life sciences regulations.
• Provide legal support on interactions with federal and state agencies.

Skills

Commercial Contracting

Regulatory & Compliance

Cross-Functional Compliance

Data Privacy & Security

Litigation & Disputes

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Counsel (Mid-Level) – U.S.

Location: Hybrid (Cranbury NJ)

Reports To: Head of U.S. Legal with dotted-line report to Head of U.S. Compliance

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and business-oriented mid-level attorney to join the U.S. legal team of a global biotechnology company. This role offers broad exposure across a wide range of legal and compliance areas in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a key member of a lean legal team, you will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and play an important role in supporting and enhancing the company’s cross-functional legal and compliance efforts across U.S. operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including services, supply, licensing, clinical, and collaboration agreements.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Advise on applicable healthcare, biotech, and life sciences regulations; support the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs, policies, and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Compliance: Serve as a key legal partner to compliance, finance, HR, and business teams to ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulatory requirements; assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring company-wide compliance initiatives.
• Government Affairs: Provide legal support on interactions with federal and state agencies, including monitoring legislative and regulatory developments.
• Data Privacy & Security: Counsel on U.S. data privacy laws and company data governance practices; support compliance with evolving privacy frameworks.
• Employment Matters: Advise on employment-related issues, including hiring, terminations, policies, and internal investigations, in coordination with HR.
• Litigation & Disputes: Assist in managing litigation, disputes, and external counsel.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with business teams (e.g., R&D, commercial, operations) to identify legal risks and develop practical solutions.
• Intellectual Property (Preferred): Provide support on IP-related matters, including coordination with IP counsel (experience a plus but not required).
• Compliance Implementation and Management Support: Support the implementation management of designated compliance initiatives in the U.S., including local policy mapping, rollout, communication, and follow-through in assigned compliance areas.
• Internal Investigations Support: Support internal investigations in the U.S., including interviews, fact development, review coordination, and working with external vendors on forensic review where needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience, including prior experience at a law firm.
• Experience advising biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences clients strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of corporate legal matters, particularly commercial contracting.
• Familiarity with U.S. regulatory frameworks applicable to biotech or healthcare industries.
• Experience supporting or partnering with compliance functions or programs strongly preferred.
• Experience with data privacy, employment, and/or litigation matters is highly desirable.
• Strong business judgment, communication skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience at a biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare company.
• Exposure to intellectual property matters.
• Experience working in a global or cross-border environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a high-impact role.
• Broad, hands-on experience across legal and compliance functions.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.