Job Description
Job DescriptionAre you a detail oriented legal professional who thrives on complex contract negotiations, understands the nuances of risk mitigation, and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to support business goals? If so, we want to hear from you!
The Location: This is a primarily remote position (approximately 90%), with occasional, ad hoc travel to our New York sites. Candidates located within a three-hour drive of the Germantown, NY or Rensselaer, NY facilities are preferred.
The Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.
What we offer:
- Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
- 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
- Annual Bonus Program
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
- Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
- All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance
If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!
The Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contracts Attorney to join our legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide variety of contracts and legal documents that support business operations. This role ensures compliance with legal standards and company policies while mitigating risk and protecting the company’s interests.
Success in this role requires sound legal judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will bring a strong command of contract law, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for business teams.
Core Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including confidentiality-nondisclosure agreements, vendor agreements, master product and services agreements, and consulting contracts.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, sales, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment on contract terms.
- Assist with contract lifecycle management, including organization, tracking, renewal, and termination processes.
- Maintain and update standard templates and contract playbooks.
- Provides training to other departments on contract requirements and other legal matters.
- Conduct legal research and stay current with applicable laws and regulations affecting the business.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required.
- Active and good standing membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on contract law and transactional work (preferably a combination of in-house and law firm experience).
- Prior experience in the life sciences or biotechnology industry is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of business and contract law; general understanding of intellectual property law concepts.
- Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with contract management systems is a plus.
Travel:
Occasional travel is required, generally 2-5 trips per year.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work, with some walking; standing; bending; carrying items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile; etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
- Generally, no adverse environmental conditions are present.
Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.
About Us:
With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.
Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!
Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.
Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.
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