Contracts Attorney

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com. 

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Contracts Attorney who  will support the Legal and Procurement teams in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of vendor and procurement-related contracts. These may include Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements, consulting agreements, and NDAs. You will play a key role in helping ensure contract terms meet legal, regulatory, policy and business requirements. Working under the guidance of senior legal counsel, you will assist with streamlining contracting processes, developing standard templates, and supporting cross-functional teams across the company.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and vendor-related contracts, including but not limited to:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and SOWs
  • SaaS and other technology-related agreements
  • Consulting and professional services agreements
  • Equipment and software licensing agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Procurement, Finance, Infrastracture, and Compliance to ensure contracts reflect operational needs and meet corporate standards.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in procurement contracts.
• Help maintain and update internal contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and guidelines for procurement and vendor agreements.
• Assist with tracking contract lifecycles, ensuring timely review and execution of agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide support on special projects related to vendor risk, compliance, and contract management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None at this time; this is an individual contributor role with opportunities to grow into more responsibility over time.

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Familiarity with procurement or commercial contracts is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Active license to practice law in a U.S. state

#LI-REMOTE

Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range$125,000—$150,000 USD

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused. 

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most. 

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.

From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

• Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then l