Legal Counsel

BostonGene•Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting BostonGene's commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives. This is a hands-on position that spans contract negotiations, corporate governance, intellectual property, data rights, and regulatory considerations. The ideal candidate combines strong legal skills with practical judgment and a collaborative, business-oriented mindset.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (Massachusetts preferred).
3-7 years of relevant experience in biotech, pharma, digital health, or a technology-focused environment.
Strong background in commercial contracting and comfortable working with scientific, technical, and data-driven agreements.
Strong understanding of IP and data-rights concepts.
Ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and deliver clear, practical guidance in a fast-moving setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and manage agreements with biotech, pharma, and academic partners, including MSAs, SOWs, collaborations, licensing, and data-use agreements.
Partner with Sales, BD, Finance, and Scientific teams to structure deals that support business goals while appropriately managing risk.
Serve as a primary legal escalation point during negotiations to ensure timely and effective resolution.
Prepare and negotiate vendor agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and internal governance documents.
Provide guidance on employment, compliance, privacy, and general corporate matters across the company.
Support equity administration and coordinate with Finance and external advisors on corporate tax and compliance requirements.
Work with external IP counsel on innovations involving software, algorithms, analytical tools, and proprietary methods.
Ensure partner agreements include robust IP and data-rights protections.
Advise teams on data privacy, permitted use, and cross-border data considerations.
Support compliance with federal and state requirements related to laboratory operations, data privacy, healthcare regulations, and marketing practices.
Track regulatory developments in AI in healthcare, digital health, and data governance, escalating issues as needed.
Embed compliance considerations into operational workflows in partnership with Quality, Regulatory, and Product teams.
Support reviews related to privacy, data security, employment matters, and internal policies.
Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, and external communications requiring legal oversight.
Manage outside counsel for specialized matters and ensure efficient use of external resources.