Senior Contracts Attorney

This role offers an opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance across a growing life sciences and biotechnology business. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will advise business teams on a broad range of commercial, transactional, and corporate matters while managing complex agreements from drafting through negotiation and execution. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including quality and operational teams, to support business objectives while identifying and managing legal and commercial risks. The position also involves maintaining contract management systems, improving legal processes, and supporting intellectual property matters. With significant autonomy and exposure to high-value commercial relationships, this opportunity is suited to an experienced attorney who combines strong legal expertise with practical business judgment. The role offers remote or hybrid flexibility, with periodic travel and occasional schedule adjustments to support business needs.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree; an academic or professional background in science is preferred.

• At least 6 years of transactional legal experience, including commercial contract drafting and negotiation at a law firm and/or within a life sciences company.

• Active membership in good standing with a state bar association; California Bar membership is preferred.

• Experience with GMP agreements, Quality Technical Agreements, and technology licensing is preferred.

• Ability to independently manage a high-volume workload, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when complex or high-risk matters should be escalated.

• Strong understanding of commercial and transactional legal matters, with the ability to provide practical advice aligned with business objectives.

• Familiarity with intellectual property concepts, including patent law.

• Excellent strategic judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the diplomacy and confidence to work effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Highly collaborative approach, attention to detail, and ability to navigate disagreements and resolve conflicts constructively.

• Self-starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Ability to manage external counsel relationships and resources effectively.

Additional role considerations:

• Remote or hybrid work arrangement, subject to internal approval.

• Preferred candidates are based in the San Francisco Bay Area or Atlanta.

• Periodic travel may be required.

• Some flexibility in working hours may be necessary to accommodate transaction timelines and business priorities.