Corporate Counsel - Element Biosciences

Element Biosciences • San Diego, CA

400d • $166,200 - $218,300

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel at Element Biosciences will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive legal support across various functions of the company, including Commercial, R&D, Operations, IT, and People teams. This position is designed for a motivated and experienced attorney who will ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives while mitigating legal risks. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements and providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with an active license to practice law in any state.
• 6+ years of relevant experience as an attorney.
• Experience in the life sciences and/or biotech fields is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity and/or experience with data privacy matters is a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong contract drafting skills.
• Adept at managing multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical/strategic thinking skills.
• Self-directed, proactive, and enterprising.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with and support colleagues and clients, including senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biotechnology industry.
• Familiarity with data privacy matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, timely, and valued legal support to help the business achieve its goals while mitigating risk.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including Professional Services Agreements, Supply-in Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Marketing Agreements, Software/IT Agreements, and Research Agreements.
• Provide legal support to Marketing and Product Management, including legal review of marketing collateral, publications, presentations, and customer-facing documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with company goals and policies.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to advise on potential risks and mitigation strategies.
• Help develop, manage, and implement Legal's templates, playbooks, and procedures.
• Interface with global teams across the company to gauge and anticipate legal needs.
• Provide a high level of client satisfaction.

Benefits

• Stock options
• Discretionary annual bonus
• No cost health insurance plans
• 401k with company match
• Flexible paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree