In-House Legal Counsel
About The Position
Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX⢠exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most. The InâHouse Legal Counsel provides broad commercial and corporate legal support for Capricorâs growing operations, with a focus on contract negotiation, vendor management, commercialization readiness, and dayâtoâday legal advisory work across the business. Reporting to the General Counsel, EVP, this role partners closely with Commercial, Clinical, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Finance to ensure Capricorâs activities align with applicable legal, contractual, and industry standards. The ideal candidate is a motivated juniorâmid level attorney with strong lawâfirm training and experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotech clients, particularly in commercial contracting and productâlaunch environments.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice in California.
- Experience working in both a law firm and inâhouse, supporting pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies.
- Experience negotiating and reviewing contracts common to the life sciences sector (e.g., MSAs, CRO/vendor agreements, supply and manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements).
- Familiarity with commercialization activities in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including pre-launch and launch-stage considerations.
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented guidance.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving, and lean environment while managing multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Commercial & Corporate Contracting
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including master service agreements (MSAs), CRO/vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, supply and manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements, quality agreements, and technology-related contracts.
- Provide day-to-day contract management, including issue spotting, risk assessments, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and improve contract templates and contracting processes to support scalability and compliance.
- Support contract lifecycle management systems and ensure timely routing, review, and execution.
- Commercialization & Pre-Launch Legal Support
- Provide legal guidance for commercialization planning including distribution, supply, marketing operations, and patient support programs.
- Review commercial and vendor-related materials to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and applicable laws.
- Vendor & Cross-Functional Support
- Provide legal support to ensure vendor obligations are contractually clear and aligned with operational needs.
- Corporate, Operational, & Compliance Support
- Provide legal support for internal reviews, investigations, and compliance initiatives in collaboration with the General Counsel and Compliance teams.
- Support audit readiness and respond to legal document needs related to inspections or third-party assessments.
- General Legal Advisory
- Monitor relevant legal developments in pharma/biotech, including commercial, contracting, privacy, and healthcare law trends, and communicate implications to stakeholders.
- Support special projects and new initiatives as Capricor scales toward commercial launch.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
