Legal Counsel

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the worlds largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners most high-profile drug and device programs.

Job Summary:

The Legal Counsel position is responsible for supporting general business operations in the assigned region by acting as a liaison between the company and its various entities including but not limited to outside counsel and clients. This role will review, revise, and track a wide variety of clinical agreements for the company and provide practical legal guidance as necessary on a variety of topics.

Essential Functions:

• Engage with Customers and the ProPharma Clinical service line to establish agreements (Confidentiality Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, etc.) with sites and the Customer as required.
• Research, anticipate, and guard company against legal risks.
• Assist in the negotiation and review or writing of Customer-related contracts (Master Service Agreements, Vendor Agreements, etc.).
• Track and monitor the status of agreements and contracts.
• Advise stakeholders and collaborate with employees across the Company.
• Execute on various projects identified by the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel.
• Minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Act as a legal consultant and liaison on legal matters, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings.
• Interface with and coordinate and / or assist outside legal counsel on specific matters.
• Draft letters and correspondences on behalf of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Corporate law and / or commercial transactions experience.
• Some employment law experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with outside legal counsel.
• Proficient in legal research.
• Able to work with others in various geographies and different time zones.
• Analytical and logical thinking.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines regularly.
• Limited travel as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• A Member in good standing of at least one bar association.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience with a private law firm or in-house, preferably in the life sciences sector.