Senior Counsel - Legal

Minaris Advanced Therapies•Philadelphia, PA

10d•$190,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel will act as a generalist, advising on a broad spectrum of legal matters in support of Minaris’ CDMO, Testing and Viral Vector Business Units. The role provides timely, pragmatic legal advice to 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 beginning an in-house career to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of legal areas in a fast-paced organization with a small, experienced in-house legal team. The position is hybrid. The team expects the role to be on-site at the Navy Yard more often than not, approximately three days per week, though full-time on-site work is not required. The employee is constantly required to sit and reach to use computers and other office equipment, and frequently required to communicate with others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The estimated base salary range is not provided in the description. Compensation depends on factors including qualifications, work location, internal equity, and market data. Employees are eligible for a variable cash program (bonus or commission) and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proactive problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
Collaborative, flexible, and adaptable approach to managing a range of legal matters.
Ability and willingness to work on-site at the Navy Yard about three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on regulated industries, such as life sciences, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance across business functions, including 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 business growth.
Help create and implement practical legal processes and risk management strategies that support business objectives.
Supervise outside counsel to help ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
Review and approve external-facing communications and materials for legal compliance and risk mitigation.
Support the Assistant General Counsel in managing day-to-day legal operations.