Senior Counsel

Job Description:

• Report to the Chief Legal Officer and serve as a trusted legal partner to LabConnect's business teams
• Oversee the contracts management team
• Draft, negotiate, and manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, COs, DPAs, BAAs, and amendments
• Advise commercial, operations, and project management teams on legal and regulatory requirements
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters across LabConnect's global operations, including commercial regulations and data privacy
• Develop and update internal policies, standard operating procedures, and contract guidelines
• Improve legal processes, templates, playbooks, and contract workflows
• Manage and mentor contract managers and contract specialists
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks and escalate issues to the Chief Legal Officer
• Support strategic transactions, including laboratory alliance expansions, new service launches, acquisitions, and partnerships
• Conduct due diligence and draft or review transaction documents
• Set team priorities, allocate workload, review work product, establish performance standards, conduct evaluations, and create development plans
• Travel approximately 10% of working time, primarily to LabConnect's Raleigh, NC headquarters

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 5–7 years of experience advising on commercial and operational matters
• Experience preferably in laboratory services, clinical research, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similar highly regulated environments
• Ability to independently evaluate complex legal issues and deliver commercially pragmatic solutions
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present concise recommendations
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, advisory, and cross-functional consultation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight timelines
• Polished contract drafting and redlining skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Proficiency in CRM systems such as Salesforce, CLM systems such as LinkSquares, legal AI tools such as GC AI, and e-signature tools such as DocuSign
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
• Approximately 10% travel, primarily to LabConnect's Raleigh, NC headquarters