Senior Counsel - Legal

Minaris • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel is a generalist who advises on a broad range of legal matters supporting Minaris’ CDMO, Testing, and Viral Vector Business Units. The role provides timely, pragmatic legal advice across business functions and supports the Assistant General Counsel with day-to-day legal operations. It is described as an opportunity for a law firm associate seeking an initial in-house role with hands-on exposure to diverse legal areas in a fast-paced organization with a small, experienced in-house legal team.

The position requires collaboration with business leaders, balancing risk management with business growth, and helping develop practical legal processes and risk-management strategies. The role also oversees outside counsel and reviews external-facing communications and materials for legal compliance and risk.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of legal experience, including at least 3 years at a leading law firm.
• Broad-based legal background with demonstrated experience in litigation, including strategy and management, and/or commercial contracting.
• Strong business acumen and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice with fast turnaround times.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable approach to managing a range of legal matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising in regulated industries, such as life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across commercial, corporate, employment, intellectual property, real estate, privacy, and regulatory matters.
• Assist with litigation, disputes, and investigations, including coordinating with outside counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents.
• Partner with business leaders, balancing risk management with enabling growth.
• Help create and implement practical legal processes and risk-management strategies that support business objectives.
• Supervise outside counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
• Review and approve external-facing communications and materials for compliance with applicable laws and mitigation of legal risk.
• Support the Assistant General Counsel in managing day-to-day legal operations.

What This Job Offers

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