Job Description
PT- 20 hours per week
This position will report to the Senior Contracts manager and provide legal support in connection with business contracts and arrangements involving various internal business partners across the company. This position will work directly with representatives from these groups and other members of the contracts team, as well as coordinate closely with members of the compliance, intellectual property and corporate teams within the legal department.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare, review and negotiate various agreements for internal business partners across the company (e.g., service agreements, consulting agreements, clinical trial agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, license agreements);
* Identify and help resolve business issues in negotiations and collaborate with internal business partners to minimize company risk while supporting business objectives;
* Identify and address legal and compliance issues in negotiating and drafting agreements;
* Provide support on post-execution contract matters (e.g., amendments, terminations, payment and performance issues);
* Develop, support and implement initiatives to improve the company's contracting processes and related procurement processes to improve efficiency and responsiveness;
* Work closely with other members of the contracts team in a highly collaborative manner;
* Create, maintain and update contract templates as needed;
* Identify and implement contracting best-practices;
* Train internal business partners on contract-related matters, including contracting processes, contractual terms and use of contracts management tools and systems;
* Identify and address legal and contracting related needs of internal business partners as they develop.
Requirements:
* Minimum of 5-8 years contracts experience;
* Strong experience in drafting and negotiating a high volume of consulting, services, advisory board, confidentiality, clinical trial, sponsored research, material transfer and license agreements;
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment;
* Ability to handle complex, contested negotiations with limited supervision;
* Strong drafting and analytical skills;
* Ability to think creatively about problems and devise innovative solutions;
* Understanding of complex legal and business concepts;
* Demonstrates good judgment and strategic thinking;
* Extremely strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus;
* Team-oriented and able to interact effectively and inspire employees at all levels of the company;
* Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment and be a positive contributing member of the legal team;
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications;
* BA/BS degree.
Preferences:
* Preference in contracts experience in the life sciences industry, with at least 2-4 years in research and development, information technology, and commercial functions;
* Knowledge of fraud and abuse, anti-kickback, aggregate spend and anti-bribery laws and regulations strongly preferred;
* Experience implementing and refining contracting-related process and policy improvements.
Company Description: The Steely Group is a preclinical, clinical, and commercial staffing firm and certified women’s business enterprise. We partner with small, growing biotech, pharma, and gene therapy companies to help bring treatments to patients by providing flexible talent acquisition solutions including Contingent Search (Direct Hire & Contract Consultants) and Retained Executive Search.
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