Senior Legal Counsel

Egetis Therapeutics AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Egetis is a small, agile biopharma company preparing to launch its first product in the United States—a major milestone that will define our global growth strategy. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a key legal support, ensuring our US commercial operations, contracting, and compliance programs are robust, efficient, and aligned with our ethical standards. This full-time role offers an opportunity to directly influence how we build our US presence while supporting ex-US legal and compliance needs when required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification; admission to practice law in the US required.
• 7+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical law, with a proven record of supporting US commercial launches.
• Deep knowledge of US healthcare and commercial law and contracting, including regulatory and compliance obligations relevant to rare disease areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy law and healthcare compliance (HIPAA, Sunshine Act, Anti-Kickback Statute).
• Skilled negotiator with strong judgment and the ability to balance risk with business practicality.
• Excellent communicator—clear, concise, and commercially attuned.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and effective in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or collaborating on international legal matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for all US commercial, regulatory, and operational activities across the full product lifecycle, including pre‑launch, launch, and post‑launch activities (contracts, vendors, distribution, and commercial strategy).
• Reporting to General Counsel and Head of Compliance & ESG
• Advise on risk assessment and mitigation, offering clear, actionable guidance aligned with business needs
• Draft/review/negotiation of agreements with commercial and support service providers
• Ensure compliance with US healthcare regulations, including privacy laws (HIPAA), anti-kickback rules, and commercial practices
• Act as a sounding board for cross-functional teams (Commercial, Legal, Market Access, Medical Affairs)
• Navigate ambiguity with a solution-oriented and agile mindset
• Contribute to cross-border legal projects and help align US and EU compliance frameworks as the company expands globally.
• Maintain a proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment and adapt fluidly to business evolution.

What This Job Offers

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