STAFF ATTORNEY I CLIN TRIALS COMPLIANCE

Moffitt Cancer Center

8d•$93,642 - $142,938

About The Position

The Staff Attorney I provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff on biomedical-focused research, intellectual property, grants, ethics and regulatory compliance, and related contracting. The role supports research and compliance transactions, helps protect Moffitt’s legal interests, and promotes operations in compliance with applicable law. It works with management and business and operational units, including compliance, the clinical trials office, regulatory, and research administration, to address institutional needs and ensure guidance documents and agreements reflect Moffitt’s objectives. The Staff Attorney drafts, presents, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and agreements; identifies risks and legal issues; researches applicable law and policy; and develops recommendations and institutional policies. The role also investigates legal inquiries, supports regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives, and assists with legal opinions, corporate documents, government reports, and related filings. Other legal support may be assigned as needed to support management and protect Moffitt’s legal interests.

Requirements

Juris Doctor required.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
At least 3 years of experience practicing law.
Must possess State Bar certification; this does not necessarily have to be a Florida Bar Board Certificate.
Experience with clinical trial and/or research agreements and ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility.
Excellent organization, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience drafting and negotiating research, health care, and/or clinical trial agreements.
Ability to analyze and interpret general business contracts, professional agreements, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Experience drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external parties.
Ability to analyze and resolve issues using a risk-based approach to achieve clients’ business objectives.
Experience supervising and managing paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

Draft, present, negotiate, and finalize contracts and agreements for various departments.
Provide legal advice and identify risks related to research, compliance, transactions, and other matters.
Support management in evaluating and responding to research compliance and transaction matters.
Help protect Moffitt’s legal interests and maintain compliance with applicable law.
Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present recommendations, and assure legal compliance.
Keep current on emerging laws and policy developments affecting Moffitt, including life sciences, research, grant compliance, and health care.
Draft institutional policies in accordance with best practices and applicable laws and regulations.
Receive and investigate inquiries and issues involving legal matters such as licensure, credentialing, insurance, contracts, and Moffitt policies.
Research state and federal legislation, administrative decisions, and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.
Collaborate with business and operational units, including compliance, the clinical trials office, regulatory, and research administration, to improve operations and align guidance documents and agreements with institutional objectives.
Initiate routine meetings with departmental leaders to support contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
Support strategic initiatives of the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.
Prepare, review, and negotiate other business transactions.
Conduct research and special projects assigned by the VP/Deputy General Counsel and EVP/General Counsel.
Assist the Office of General Counsel with preparing, circulating, and filing legal opinions, contracts, corporate and other legal documents, government reports, annual corporate reports, and related filings.
Assist departments with preparing, negotiating, and finalizing related policies, procedures, and agreements.
Provide other legal support as directed or as circumstances require.