Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts

PCI Pharma Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts Role Summary The Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts will serve as a trusted legal advisor to commercial, procurement, and operational teams, with primary responsibility for drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of complex commercial agreements. This role requires deep contracts expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to partner cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligible for in‑house practice.
6–10+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and resolving customer disputes.
Combination of law firm and in‑house experience preferred.
Experience supporting sales / business development, procurement and operations teams in a regulated, multi‑site, or global organization preferred.
Deep expertise in contract law and commercial negotiations.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal risk into practical guidance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions‑focused approach.
High integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, CDMO, or other regulated industries.
Experience with international contracts and cross-border transactions.
Familiarity with data privacy, IP, and compliance considerations in commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, master services agreements (MSAs), supply and procurement agreements, statements of work (SOWs), confidentiality agreements (NDAs/CDAs), licensing agreements, and amendments.
Serve as lead legal negotiator on high‑value, high‑risk, and strategically important contracts.
Develop and apply risk-based contract positions aligned with business objectives while protecting the company’s legal and financial interests.
Act as a strategic legal partner to Sales/Business Development, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
Provide practical, solution‑oriented legal advice that balances risk mitigation with business needs.
Support deal structuring and escalation decisions related to contract terms, pricing, liability, indemnification, IP, and regulatory considerations.
Maintain and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and negotiation guidelines.
Drive consistency and efficiency in contracting practices across the organization.
Support contract lifecycle management processes and tools, including training business partners on contract standards and best practices.
Support introduction and use of AI tools to drive speed, consistency and efficiency in legal contracting.
Identify and escalate legal, regulatory, and commercial risks associated with contracts.
Partner with compliance, privacy, and regulatory stakeholders as needed on data protection, IP, and industry‑specific requirements.
Support dispute resolution related to contractual matters and coordinate with external counsel when necessary.
Mentor junior attorneys and contract professionals, as applicable.
Contribute to broader legal department initiatives, including policy development, training, and cross-functional projects.
Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality in all matters.