Company Overview: A leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments for autoimmune and rare diseases is seeking a Director, Transactions & Contracts Counsel. This role will support a variety of business functions, including finance, clinical operations, quality, research, and development. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can operate both strategically and tactically to meet the companys contracting needs. This position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team as the organization scales. Responsibilities: • Contracts Administration: • Support general contracting and contracts administration across multiple departments to manage and streamline contracting needs. • Contract Negotiation: • Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute a wide range of agreements, including: • Confidentiality agreements • Clinical trial agreements • Research agreements • Material transfer agreements • Supply agreements • Statements of work • Quality agreements • Legal and Business Support: • Provide legal guidance for research, development, quality, and clinical operations functions. • Outside Counsel Management: • Oversee and manage external counsel engagements as necessary. • Additional Legal Support: • Offer legal assistance across various needs, adapting to the companys evolving requirements. Requirements: • Education: • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials. • Licensure: • Active, in good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state. • Experience: • 5-10 years of legal experience, including substantial expertise in contract negotiation and providing business advice. • Ideally, experience within a company that has advanced-stage clinical or commercial products. • Skills: • Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset. • Proven organizational abilities to manage multiple contracts and assignments. • Adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities, with the ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of work. • Personable and collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners. • High degree of ethical standards and accountability. • Technical Proficiency: • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint). • Travel: • Willingness to travel up to 5%. Skills and Certifications: • Required: • Bar Holder • Juris Doctor degree