Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Attorney to support legal work within a therapeutics and life sciences environment in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is suited for a detail-focused individual who can negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of agreements while partnering effectively with internal stakeholders. The role calls for sound judgment, patience, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving cross-functional setting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and revise commercial and legal agreements related to therapeutics and life sciences operations.

• Lead contract negotiations with external parties while balancing legal risk and business objectives.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide practical legal guidance on contract terms and obligations.

• Draft legal documents, including motions and related materials, when matters require formal legal support.

• Contribute to briefing development by organizing facts, legal positions, and supporting documentation.

• Track agreement status, key terms, and follow-up actions to ensure timely execution and compliance.

• Identify contractual risks and recommend clear, business-focused solutions to address them.

• Support process updates or operational changes affecting contract workflows when needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Background in therapeutics, life sciences, healthcare, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Ability to produce clear legal documents, including motions, briefs, and contract language.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple matters accurately.
• Effective communication skills and confidence working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Sound legal judgment and a practical approach to resolving contract issues.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Compensation

$83.00-$100.00 Hourly

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