Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

2d•$115,283 - $145,685•Hybrid

About The Position

Roswell Park is seeking an Assistant or Associate General Counsel to work in the General Counsel and Compliance Department, reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. This position will work closely with Roswell Park’s Clinical Trials Office and scientific shared resources, including scientific faculty and operations staff, to primarily support Roswell Park’s research mission and advance scientific innovation. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel is responsible for reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, which may include: (i) research-related agreements (clinical trial, subsite/subaward, collaborative research, and sponsored research agreements), (ii) production and manufacturing agreements (for the manufacture/production of investigational cellular therapy products and intermediates, viral and non-viral vectors, and other related products), (iii) research-related service agreements and procurement contracts (equipment, reagents, supplies, software, and materials used in production/manufacturing); and (v) technology transfer (license agreements), commercial collaborations, and other agreements having significant intellectual property implications. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel will assist with other legal matters as needed to support the clinical and research missions of Roswell Park, which matters may include providing regulatory guidance, contract interpretation, and other legal support as requested. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel will interface with management of various clinical, research, and administrative departments and provide timely legal guidance to facilitate Roswell Park objectives and support operations while minimizing potential legal risk and exposure.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Admitted to practice law by the State of New York Bar
At least four (4) years of full-time responsible private practice or in-house legal experience (for Associate General Counsel)
One (1) year of full-time private practice or in-house legal experience (for Assistant General Counsel)
Must develop and maintain knowledge of relevant FDA regulations, research subject protection regulations, New York laws applicable to public entities and hospitals, and general health and privacy laws.

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) years (for Associate General Counsel) or one (1) year (for Assistant General Counsel) of experience focusing on relevant areas of law and reviewing/negotiating one (1) or more of the contract types referenced above.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including research-related agreements, production and manufacturing agreements, research-related service agreements and procurement contracts, and technology transfer agreements.
Assisting with other legal matters to support the clinical and research missions of Roswell Park.
Providing regulatory guidance, contract interpretation, and other legal support as requested.
Interfacing with management of various clinical, research, and administrative departments.
Providing timely legal guidance to facilitate Roswell Park objectives and support operations while minimizing potential legal risk and exposure.