Associate Corporate Counsel

As an Associate Corporate Counsel at Editas Medicine, your primary responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of contracts spanning confidentiality agreements and service agreements. You will provide legal support across various operational teams and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Your role will also involve improving internal template agreements and overseeing the contract management system.

To qualify for the Associate Corporate Counsel position at Editas Medicine, you need a J.D. from an accredited law school and must be licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Ideally, you should have 2-3 years of relevant experience in contract drafting and negotiation, especially within a biopharmaceutical or biotech setting.

As an Associate Corporate Counsel, your contribution to Editas Medicine’s mission is crucial. By providing timely and pragmatic legal advice on contractual arrangements, you will support the organization's business and scientific teams in their efforts to develop transformative genomic medicines for serious diseases.

In the Associate Corporate Counsel role at Editas Medicine, you will handle a diverse range of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor agreements. Managing these agreements ensures that all parties adhere to their commitments while supporting the organization's goals.

The work environment for an Associate Corporate Counsel at Editas Medicine is collaborative and fast-paced. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, requiring excellent interpersonal skills. Being part of a team committed to innovation and mutual respect, you'll thrive in a setting where your voice and ideas matter.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your previous roles where you successfully drafted various types of contracts. Discuss challenges you faced in negotiations and how you overcame them, showcasing your analytical and decision-making skills.

Share your time management strategies, such as using project management tools or methods like the Eisenhower Matrix. Provide examples of how you have successfully met deadlines while maintaining high-quality work, demonstrating your ability to stay organized and focused.

Discuss your experience with contract lifecycle management systems and other compliance tools. Highlight any strategies you've employed to audit contracts actively and ensure that all parties uphold their contractual obligations.

Emphasize your communication skills and willingness to collaborate. Provide examples of successful projects where your cooperation with other departments led to positive outcomes, indicating your ability to build rapport and work effectively within a team.

Illustrate a specific legal challenge you've encountered and describe how you resolved it. Focus on the analytical skills you used, the legal principles involved, and the outcome, showcasing your problem-solving abilities.

Talk about factors you assess when evaluating risks in contracts, like legal obligations, financial implications, or potential liabilities. Discuss how you balance those risks against the company's business objectives while protecting its interests.

Express your enthusiasm for Editas Medicine's mission in gene editing and how it aligns with your professional values. Discuss what excites you about being part of a team that is at the forefront of biotechnological innovation, and how you can contribute to its success.

Describe your approach to resolving conflict, emphasizing communication and finding common ground. Share examples from your experience where you resolved similar issues amicably and collaboratively, showcasing your interpersonal skills.

If you have experience in technology transactions, provide details about specific projects or agreements you managed. Talk about the legal aspects involved and how technology intersects with the contracts you negotiated.

Highlight your dedication to continuous learning by mentioning resources such as legal journals, seminars, or professional networks that you engage with. Discuss how you apply newly acquired knowledge to enhance your work as an Associate Corporate Counsel.