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<div><strong>About Client:</strong></div><div>A leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments for autoimmune and rare diseases is seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Director, Transactions &amp; Contracts Counsel</strong>.</div><div>This role focuses on supporting a variety of business functions, including finance, clinical operations, quality, research, and development.</div><div>The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can operate both strategically and tactically to meet the company’s contracting needs, overseeing contracts management systems in partnership with the legal and finance teams.</div><div><strong>Ideal Candidate:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Candidates must be admitted to and in good standing with the bar of Massachusetts or be eligible to obtain membership to the Massachusetts bar.</div><div>This requirement ensures the ability to provide legal counsel in compliance with local regulations and supports the company’s Massachusetts-based operations.</div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Contracts Administration:&nbsp;Support general contracting and contracts administration across departments to manage and streamline contracting needs.</li><li>Contract Negotiation:&nbsp;Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute a range of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, research agreements, material transfers, supply agreements, statements of work, and quality agreements.</li><li>Legal and Business Support:&nbsp;Provide guidance for research, development, quality, and clinical operations functions.</li><li>Outside Counsel Management:&nbsp;Oversee and manage external counsel engagements as necessary.</li><li>Additional Legal Support:&nbsp;Offer legal assistance across various needs, adapting to the company’s evolving requirements.</li></ul><div><strong>Requirements:</strong></div><div>Experience:&nbsp;5 years of legal experience, including substantial expertise in contract negotiation and business advice, ideally within a company that has advanced-stage clinical or commercial products.</div><div>Education:&nbsp;Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.</div><div>Licensure:&nbsp;Active, good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state.</div><div><br></div>