Director, Contracts Counsel

Uniquity Bio Inc. • Malvern, PA

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About The Position

Uniquity Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing medicines for immune-mediated diseases. The Director, Contracts Counsel will provide legal services and support on a broad range of contract matters across the company, including global clinical trial contracting. The role reports to the Executive Director, Contracts and IP Counsel.

The successful candidate will have a JD and 10+ years of meaningful legal experience drafting, negotiating, overseeing, and managing contracts. In-house legal experience within the biotechnology industry is required; law firm experience is a plus. The position requires strong negotiation, contract interpretation, and drafting skills, along with the ability to communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

This is a U.S.-based position. Employees living within commuting distance of the Malvern, PA or San Diego, CA offices are expected to spend most of their work time in the office. Remote employees are expected to travel to an office regularly. Details will be agreed upon with the employee’s manager on a case-by-case basis. Business travel may be required depending on the position’s needs.

Requirements

• J.D. from a nationally accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to any state bar in the United States.
• 10+ years of meaningful legal experience overseeing and managing contracts.
• In-house corporate legal department experience within the biotechnology industry.
• Strong negotiation, contract interpretation, and contract drafting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to think and make decisions efficiently and communicate legal issues and solutions clearly and concisely.
• Accountability for results and outcomes, with an understanding of the impact of one's work and conduct on others.
• Ability to work cooperatively and champion effective team solutions, as well as work independently when needed.
• Motivation, decisiveness, flexibility, creativity, and ability to contribute in a rapidly growing company.
• Forward-thinking mindset and ability to manage multiple projects and identify and resolve issues.
• Self-motivated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements across the company, including vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements for global clinical trials, manufacturing agreements, commercial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Identify risks in contract terms and develop practical solutions to mitigate risk and promote successful contract execution.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure cross-functional contracts meet the company’s needs.
• Assist with administration and oversight of systems, structures, and processes in areas of responsibility, including the company’s contract management system.

What This Job Offers

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