Associate Director, Corporate Counsel, Contracts (Cambridge, MA, US, MA 02139) chez BioNTech

Cambridge, US   |   full time   |   Job ID: 9711 

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Legal will be a key member of the U.S. Legal Team and will assist with BioNTech’s legal affairs in the US and globally.  This attorney will provide strategic counsel and will draft and negotiate various types of contracts with external parties, review communications and filings, and provide other general legal and business support.  The position requires a strong track record in legal drafting, oral and written communication, negotiation and client service, in addition to practical business sense. This position will report to the Director of Legal in our Cambridge, MA office.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing department and have a meaningful impact within a highly innovative organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including CDAs, MSAs, SOWs, consulting agreements, sponsored research agreements, commercial agreements, licensing agreements, manufacturing agreements, and MTAs independently and with minimal supervision.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations to internal clients.
• Coordinate across teams (clinical, commercial, research, human resources, finance and others) in contracting and other Legal matters.
• Assist in corporate governance matters, including implementation and oversight of corporate policies and oversight and management of corporate entities.
• Continuously improve standard form agreements and legal processes.
• Assist on other matters as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and in good standing in a state bar.
• Minimum 6 years prior legal experience in a law firm or in-house counsel role is required (life science or pharmaceutical experience is a plus).  Significant experience drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements. 
• Practical, clear, collaborative, creative and solution oriented.  Strong communication skills.
• Organized, responsible and detail oriented.  Capable of working independently and able to understand and incorporate legal guidance into work product.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.  High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking skills.

Expected Pay Range: $195,000/year to $240,000/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance).  *Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Your Benefits:

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.
 

Home to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the "biotech supercluster" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem is the result of a model partnership between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation and driving the development of new therapies, medical devices, and diagnostics. As Cambridge’s thriving life sciences industry continues to evolve, the city remains a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, poised to shape the future of science and technology.

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