Contracts Attorney

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.•Cambridge, MA

4h•$138,000 - $236,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Contracts Attorney to join its in-house legal team. This role will support the Flagship ecosystem by drafting, negotiating, and managing a high volume and variety of contracts for its portfolio companies. These agreements will cover areas such as research and development, IT, and general business operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with or a strong interest in commercial and research-related agreements, possess excellent organizational skills, and be adept at building organizational knowledge and relationships across the Flagship ecosystem. This position offers an opportunity to join a leading innovation company and work with a dedicated, supportive team. The company values self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and kind individuals who are hard-working but maintain a good work-life balance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and in good standing at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment.
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with guidance and direction from senior attorneys; demonstrated capacity to prioritize competing demands and maintain accuracy under tight timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent stakeholder engagement ability.
High level of responsiveness and exceptional interpersonal skills; strong customer service orientation with the ability to actively manage stakeholder expectations across Flagship portfolio companies.
Demonstrated willingness and enthusiasm to learn, evaluate, and apply state-of-the-art AI legal tools to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of day-to-day legal work.
Highly self-motivated and driven.
Thrives independently in a fast-paced, evolving corporate environment.
Proactive involvement beyond core responsibilities.
Polished and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Familiarity with contract management systems and tools, including AI-powered tools for document review, redlining, and finalization.
Willingness to develop negotiation skills and the ability to conduct legal research to evaluate applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relevant to the contracts function.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of contracts related to the general business and research and development needs of various Flagship portfolio companies, including Master Service Agreements and associated work orders, Consulting Agreements, CDAs, and research collaboration agreements.
Conduct initial reviews and prepare redline drafts for senior attorney review.
Support the delivery of training to relevant business units on contracts processes to ensure approvals and contract requirements are met.
Format documents for finalization and execution, including use of e-signature services.
Coordinate with other departments (Finance, Procurement) to improve contract processes; suggest and implement new or more efficient processes as needed.
Advise stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations.
Identify and assist with resolution of issues impacting completion of contracts.