Contract Law Attorney

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for Contract-to-Hire Contract Law Attorney.

Overview: Our client is seeking a junior to mid-level contract law attorney to assist on a contract-to-hire basis.

Company: Biopharmaceutical Company.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience practicing corporate law at a law firm or in-house legal department.

Location: Boca Raton, FL (hybrid)

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on contract drafting, negotiation, and interpretation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to, advisor agreements, ambassador agreements, collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, credit agreements, credit applications, data agreements, distribution agreements, engagement letters, employment-related agreements, event-related agreements, GPO agreements, laboratory/testing agreements, leases, letter agreements, license agreements, Master Services Agreements/Statements of Work, medical educational grant agreements, order forms, payroll-related agreements, permits, plasma-related agreements, proposals, quality agreements, recruiter agreements, sponsorship agreements, supply agreements, terms and conditions, third-party logistics agreements and trial agreements.
• Work closely with the Contracts Administrator to oversee the Company’s internal and third-party contract management databases.
• Review, interpret and analyze existing contracts from time to time, and prepare correspondence to third parties as requested by the General Counsel.
• Work closely with the Compliance Department as it relates to commercial agreements and sponsorships.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex issues and stay abreast of relevant legal developments.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms and conditions align with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Assist in the management of contract disputes and resolution efforts, including drafting correspondence, participating in negotiations, and providing legal support as needed.
• Support corporate transactions, including debt refinancings, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, with respect to due diligence and integration. This includes, but is not limited to, managing the Company’s data room.
• Participate in internal investigations of employment-related complaints, allegations, misconduct and performance, and review related documentation from time to time, as directed by the General Counsel.
• Oversee the Company’s external hotline along with Human Resources.
• Assist the General Counsel with managing the Company’s IP portfolio, working closely with IP counsel to ensure the timely review and filing of the Company’s patent and trademark filings.
• Assist the General Counsel in various corporate and/or SEC-related tasks from time to time.
• Assist in the management of, and participate in, litigation, administrative proceedings, immigration cases, and workers’ compensation claims, and work with outside counsel, under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Assist the General Counsel in managing, renewing and interpreting the Company’s insurance policies, and preparing claims as needed.
• Assist the General Counsel and outside employment counsel in reviewing and amending the Employee Handbook and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct on an annual basis, and coordinating with Human Resources on the rollout to the organization.
• Work with the Company’s corporate service provider on various corporate matters, such as foreign qualification filings/renewals, DBA filings, corporate charter filings and other corporate work.
• May be requested to handle other legal matters for the Company as directed by the General Counsel and/or senior management.

Qualifications Include:

• JD from ABA accredited school and licensed to practice in the state of FL. In-House Counsel Certificate accepted if necessary.
• At least 5 years of experience practicing corporate law at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in biopharma or healthcare strongly preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• LLM in contract law desired but not required.

Job Posting ID: 197883

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.