Sr. Contracts Attorney

ProKidney • Raleigh, NC

9h

About The Position

Position Summary: The Senior Contracts Attorney will play a key role in managing and negotiating a broad range of agreements supporting all aspects of business operations. This position requires strong expertise in contract law, preferably with experience at a public life sciences company. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to CDAs, consulting agreements, master service agreements, vendor agreements, real estate contracts, clinical trial related contracts and research collaborations. Serve as a subject matter expert on contract matters and processes and provide guidance to internal stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical Operations, Finance, Procurement, HR, Manufacturing, Research) to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract execution. Develop and maintain standardized templates and processes for contract management. Provide training and support to business units on contract requirements and approval workflows. Advise stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies. Identify and resolve issues impacting timely completion of contracts. Utilize e-signature platforms and ensure proper document finalization and execution. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, preferably in a public life sciences company. Experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department required. Comprehensive understanding of contract law and working knowledge of drug development or commercialization a plus. Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills. Strong organizational and time-management abilities; capable of handling multiple projects under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state. ProKidney is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, preferably in a public life sciences company.
• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department required.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities; capable of handling multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive understanding of contract law and working knowledge of drug development or commercialization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of contracts, including but not limited to CDAs, consulting agreements, master service agreements, vendor agreements, real estate contracts, clinical trial related contracts and research collaborations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on contract matters and processes and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical Operations, Finance, Procurement, HR, Manufacturing, Research) to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract execution.
• Develop and maintain standardized templates and processes for contract management.
• Provide training and support to business units on contract requirements and approval workflows.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting timely completion of contracts.
• Utilize e-signature platforms and ensure proper document finalization and execution.

What This Job Offers

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