Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracts Team, Office of General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracts Team
Join a leading institutions Office of General Counsel to support groundbreaking research and contribute to the mission of advancing innovative science. This role involves advising scientific leaders, managing research agreements, and driving key legal initiatives.

Role Overview

• Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various research agreements, including sponsored and collaborative research agreements, materials/data transfer agreements, consortium agreements, and more.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and internal stakeholders.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement contract guidance documents, workflows, SOPs, and tools for managing agreements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the legal team to address emerging legal, business, and institutional issues.
• Special Projects: Participate in special legal projects and initiatives as assigned by Legal Leadership.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience:
  • 46 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research-related contracts in a high-volume setting.
  • Preferably familiar with academic or non-profit institutions.
• Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of contract law, intellectual property issues, and research or healthcare transactions.

Core Skills

• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Strong issue-spotting and negotiating abilities with a focus on precision.
• Professionalism: High level of discretion, diplomacy, and legal/business judgment.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to build partnerships and work across teams to achieve shared goals.
• Project Management: Efficient in managing priorities and thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.