Contract Attorney job at Planet Group South San Francisco, CA, US

Job Description

Contract Attorney

Position Summary
The individual in this role oversees the contracts function, emphasizing the negotiation and execution of a wide range of company contracts. This role will lead the continuous improvement of the contracts program, driving efficiencies and improving the legal and business team experiences. The individual will work with the business owners, the Legal team, and outside counsel to manage the legal aspects of the contracts program.

Essential Duties and responsibilities

Lead the drafting, review, interpretation, negotiation, and execution of day-to-day, high-risk vendor-based agreements such as master services agreements, supply/purchase agreements, consulting agreements, clinical agreements and material transfer agreements while appropriately engaging the Legal team or outside counsel for complicated agreements, terms, or negotiations.
Serve as liaison between outside counsel and business owners for high-risk/high-value transactions and escalate appropriate issues for senior-level decision-making.
Partner with business owners to obtain and incorporate business input on business issues raised by the contract, advising business owners of potential risks and discussing mitigation options and otherwise drive contract negotiations to completion.
Develop and maintain an alternative language library to facilitate quick turnaround of contracts.
Assist the Legal team with complicated or strategic transactions, corporate compliance, or other areas of law where legal support is required.

REQUIREMENTS
Education

US JD from an accredited law school or foreign law degree with a US LLM.
Admitted to at least one US state BAR

Experience

A minimum of five years of contract experience; candidates with more experience preferred
A minimum of three years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Proven experience negotiating all types of vendor-based and other company agreements.

Licenses or Certifications

US law degree (LLM or JD)

Travel

Not required

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Simmons University

PSYC 101 Adjunct Position, Spring 2026 Job at Simmons University

...empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston...

MorningStar Recruitment

Plant Manager Job at MorningStar Recruitment

...50 years ago! They are a custom solution manufacturer that is ISO certified and continually audited Our client is seeking a PLANT MANAGER that can lead and engage a team to success. A leader that knows how to make a team feel supported and involved in their roles....

L'ARCHE Heartland

Community Nurse Job at L'ARCHE Heartland

...Community Nurse (Healthcare Coordinator) ROLE DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY: The Healthcare Coordinator is a part-time role (5-10 hours weekly) that provides oversight to the medical care and needs of the core members (adults with intellectual disabilities)...

Aerotech, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer I Job at Aerotech, Inc.

...make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global... ...Stock Ownership Trust If youre mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion... ...to two years of related professional experience. Minimum 3.0 GPA Equivalent combination...

Step Saver Companies

Class B Local Route Delivery Driver - CDL Class B Job Job at Step Saver Companies

Class B Local Route Delivery Driver - CDL Class B JobWe have an immediate opening for a Local Route Delivery & Account Service Driver.As a member of our Pump Truck Division, youll take pride in engaging with our vendors and customers by ensuring they have the best...