Responsibilities • Negotiate, draft, and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights • Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations • Oversee the legal aspects of business operations and transactions • Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal compliance in business activities • Provide accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, corporate finance, etc.) • Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations
Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership • Over two years' experience as attorney in corporate law and legal expertise • Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical companies, particularly in drug discovery, solid-state chemistry, or automated synthesis systems is a plus • In-house legal experience in a technology or R&D-driven organization is highly desired • Familiarity with international legal matters and cross-border transactions • Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills • Detail-oriented and well-organized with great time management skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Problem-solving mindset and critical thinking abilities