Contracts Counsel
About The Position
In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible. Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At BridgeBio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 4–6 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years at a law firm, with substantial hands-on responsibility negotiating commercial contracts
- Have strong drafting/redlining skills and proven ability to manage negotiations independently
- Have willingness to use and incorporate AI tools on a routine basis
- Organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in life sciences/biotech/pharma and/or other regulated industries
- Experience with contracts in the life sciences industry, such as sponsored research and clinical trial agreements
- Experience building contracting infrastructure (templates, playbooks, CLM workflows and tools) and partnering closely with Procurement
Responsibilities
- Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, quality agreements, NDAs, SaaS/technology agreements, data processing/security addenda, and other vendor/commercial and/or research contracts
- Serve as day-to-day counsel to affiliates and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Clinical, Quality, IT/Security, HR, and business teams), advising on contract structure, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy
- Triage contract requests and drive matters through intake, approvals, execution, and repository/CLM workflows; keep deals moving while maintaining consistency with company policies
- Identify and manage key issues (indemnities, limitation of liability, IP ownership/licensing, confidentiality, data privacy/security, insurance, termination, audit rights, subcontracting, compliance)
- Partner with InfoSec/Privacy and other SMEs to align contractual obligations with internal controls (e.g., security requirements, incident response, vendor assessments)
- Act as a strategic stakeholder in the development of processes, systems, and training to support contract lifecycle management
- Develop and maintain templates, fallback positions, playbooks, and process guidance; proactively spot patterns and reduce repeat friction in negotiations
- Support governance, audits, and reporting on contracting volume, cycle times, and risk trends; help train internal teams on contracting best practices
- Coordinate with outside counsel as needed and manage scope/costs
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Referral bonus for hired candidates
- Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions, plus Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Fertility & family-forming benefits
- Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave to care for yourself and your family
- Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching
- We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
