Commercial Counsel
Core
Provide strategic legal support for commercial, biopharmaceutical, and product-related activities, advising on complex contractual matters and supporting business operations across international markets.
Role type
In-house Commercial Counsel (Life Sciences/Biotech)
Builds
Commercial agreements, licensing arrangements, tenders, and strategic partnerships for a life sciences and biotechnology company.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Healthcare
Required skills
Commercial contract drafting and negotiation, International tender management, Legal risk assessment, Stakeholder management, Legal operations process improvement, AI tool implementation
Preferred skills
Mandarin fluency, Synthetic biology knowledge, DNA sequencing technology familiarity, Pharmaceutical drug development landscape understanding
Technologies
Enterprise generative AI solutions, Gemini, NotebookLM, Ironclad
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial, biopharma, and legal agreements; Handle various contractual documents including tenders, supply agreements, OEM agreements, and distribution agreements; Support procurement activities by reviewing inbound procurement agreements; Manage domestic and international contractual matters across different jurisdictions; Review, negotiate, and support the successful completion of international tenders; Provide legal guidance to commercial and cross-functional teams on contracting best practices; Develop and maintain AI-powered legal playbooks using enterprise generative AI solutions; Identify opportunities to leverage AI and legal technology to improve contract drafting and review efficiency; Manage and optimize processes governing the intake, review, approval, and execution of commercial agreements; Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient contract management; Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary; Support additional legal matters including non-U.S. employment and corporate law matters; Contribute to scalable legal operations by identifying process improvements.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
