Strategic Counsel, Life Sciences Contracts

Fujifilm; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 135,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation seeks a Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice across CDMO and life-sciences operations. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, manage risk, and support cross-functional programs while aligning with global standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration with senior attorneys and subject-matter experts across the US, UK, Denmark, and beyond.

Qualifications

• College degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; academic honors preferred.
• Admitted in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission preferred.
• 3-8 years of relevant legal experience in law firms or in-house; life-sciences focus preferred.
• Strong contracting background with exposure to licenses, NDAs, MSAs, and complex services agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, supply, development, and manufacturing agreements.
• Advise cross-functional teams on legal and contractual issues, support deal closure.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks; escalate high-risk matters.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and contracting standards across the organization.
• Deliver training on contracting and compliance topics to business stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Presentation skills

Workflow management

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Document management systems

Job description

Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation seeks a Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal advice across CDMO and life-sciences operations. You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, manage risk, and support cross-functional programs while aligning with global standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration with senior attorneys and subject-matter experts across the US, UK, Denmark, and beyond.