Corporate Counsel, Healthcare Transactions

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Corporate Counsel, Healthcare Transactions is an individual contributor lawyer who performs general legal review, analysis, and advice on a variety of matters in a busy, high-performing legal department supporting a cutting-edge molecular diagnostics company, with a focus on supporting the Company’s research activities.

Experience in drafting commercial research agreements is a must. This is a mid-level transactional attorney position, although Company encourages employees to take on additional assignments and projects that interest them and they are capable of, this is a job with growth potential for the right lawyer.

Requires a nimble lawyer who can focus on key risks and provide clear, focused, actionable advice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts needed for the effective functioning of the Company, focusing mainly on clinical study agreements, research collaboration agreement, investigator initiated trials, material transfer agreements and data use agreements.
• Perform legal review and approval of other company documents, such as clinical study consent forms and study protocols.
• Support senior level attorneys in providing general legal advice and strategy to internal clients on legal and compliance matters related to Company’s business, particularly, its research activities.
• Appropriately manage a heavy workflow, setting priorities with internal clients and meeting deliverable timelines.
• Provide ongoing assistance with training, monitoring and improving compliance with the Legal Department’s policies and procedures.
• Liaise with internal clients and respond to inquiries regarding contracts and other matters, as assigned.
• Learn and contribute and help the ongoing development of the Legal Department playbook for contract negotiations.
• Experience in data privacy regulations including HIPAA, GDPR and their intersections with regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA / PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain a current status on Natera training requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• JD degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney in commercial research contracts and general corporate practice, including 3+ years of experience in a major law firm, in-house experience a big plus.
• Experience in advising clients in biotech, life science and / or health care industries.
• Member of California Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel.
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and finalizing commercial contracts, including complex arrangements independently with little or no supervision

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Strong analytical, communication and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Ability to multitask.
• 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, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 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 $130,000 $170,000 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!