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Senior Counsel guiding commercial transactions for LabConnect’s global clinical laboratory solutions. Advising business teams, managing contracts, and supporting regulated clinical-trial partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Chief Legal Officer and serve as a trusted legal partner to LabConnect's business teams
- Oversee the contracts management team
- Draft, negotiate, and manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, COs, DPAs, BAAs, and amendments
- Advise commercial, operations, and project management teams on legal and regulatory requirements
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters across LabConnect's global operations, including commercial regulations and data privacy
- Develop and update internal policies, standard operating procedures, and contract guidelines
- Improve legal processes, templates, playbooks, and contract workflows
- Manage and mentor contract managers and contract specialists
- Identify and assess legal and commercial risks and escalate issues to the Chief Legal Officer
- Support strategic transactions, including laboratory alliance expansions, new service launches, acquisitions, and partnerships
- Conduct due diligence and draft or review transaction documents
- Set team priorities, allocate workload, review work product, establish performance standards, conduct evaluations, and create development plans
- Travel approximately 10% of working time, primarily to LabConnect's Raleigh, NC headquarters
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 5–7 years of experience advising on commercial and operational matters
- Experience preferably in laboratory services, clinical research, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similar highly regulated environments
- Ability to independently evaluate complex legal issues and deliver commercially pragmatic solutions
- Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present concise recommendations
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, advisory, and cross-functional consultation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight timelines
- Polished contract drafting and redlining skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in CRM systems such as Salesforce, CLM systems such as LinkSquares, legal AI tools such as GC AI, and e-signature tools such as DocuSign
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing
- Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods
- Sufficient dexterity to operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Approximately 10% travel, primarily to LabConnect's Raleigh, NC headquarters
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