Lead Corporate Counsel, Business Transactions

 

The Lead Counsel will be a member of the Business Development & Licensing Transactions team, supporting company-wide business development activities such as licensing, collaborations, and partnerships. This position will also collaborate with Finance, R&D, Procurement, Product, and Commercial teams to provide legal guidance and transactional support. The ideal Lead Counsel should be well-versed in various commercial agreements commonly used in the genetic testing business and be an expert in drafting and negotiating complex services contracts with pharmaceutical companies, research collaboration agreements, clinical trial agreements, supply agreements, laboratory services agreements, etc. The fast-paced environment of the company requires a highly skilled and business-savvy lawyer who can focus on key risks and provide clear, focused, actionable advice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide creative and practical legal guidance and solutions to internal teams on technology, licensing, research collaborations, M&A, and other complex commercial transactions.
• Independently draft, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial agreements that achieve business objectives and continue to support those business relationships once completed.
• Mentor junior team members and manage outside counsel and consultants.
• Manage a heavy workflow, set priorities with internal clients, and meet deliverable timelines.
• Provide ongoing assistance with training, monitoring, and improving compliance with the Legal Department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney with significant knowledge and experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements ranging from IP licensing, joint development, strategic alliances, distribution, supply, and manufacturing.
• Strong experience supporting M&A transactions, general commercial law, software licensing, data protection, and cross-border transactions.
• 5+ years of experience advising clients in biotech or life science companies.
• Experience in working with pharmaceutical companies is highly desirable.
• JD degree from a top-tier law school.
• Member of the California Bar (RIHC is acceptable) or another state’s bar.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Superior contract drafting skills and excellent independent judgment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Nimbleness; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High levels of initiative, confidence, and ability to appropriately influence others.
• Demonstrated high ethical behavior.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

 

 

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $180,000—$210,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and