Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel

Maravai LifeSciences • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking an Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel to join their Legal team. This role will serve as a key attorney for commercial and licensing transactions within the Maravai LifeSciences portfolio, providing legal services to Maravai’s commercial teams. The position reports to the Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the commercial team and other cross-functional business partners. This attorney will play a critical role in shaping the legal and commercial organizations, negotiating technology and IP-focused commercial transactions to support commercial growth while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be solution-oriented, self-motivated, independent, poised, persuasive, and constructive, using excellent judgment, business acumen, and technical skill to resolve complex issues and advance corporate objectives. Experience advising on commercial and IP licensing transactions in a demanding law firm environment, with expertise in developing practical solutions that balance competing legal and business considerations, is required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or foreign university equivalent and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction required.
• 2-5+ years of relevant legal experience, consisting of either large law-firm experience or in-house commercial contracting experience, or a combination of both.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strong results with limited resources, under tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of commercial and financial implications of business transactions and strategy development processes.
• Team player capable of leading and participating within cross functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines and stressful conditions.
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key attorney for commercial and licensing transactions within the Maravai LifeSciences portfolio, advising commercial and business development teams to ensure alignment to strategic direction and compliance with internal policies.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard forms of agreements, approved negotiating playbooks, and the software and processes for contract lifecycle management.
• Advise on a broad range of transactions, including in and out licensing agreements, product supply agreements, distribution agreements, complex service agreements, sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, general contractual matters and provisions related to proprietary rights, marketing, antitrust, confidentiality, government contracts, privacy, regulatory affairs, indemnity, liability, damages, warranty, anti-bribery, and import and export.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including product management, commercial, finance, research & development and manufacturing to anticipate and resolve issues and facilitate world-class customer service.
• Monitor and administer contract review as well as other approval processes, escalations, policies, and contract playbooks.
• Support and resolve customer, supplier, and other commercial disputes.
• Support initiatives related to regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Handle multiple complex legal matters, and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Assist and support the organization on strategic projects.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• Variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree