Sr. Corporate Counsel, Corporate Transactions #4036
GRAIL’s Legal Department is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Senior Corporate Counsel to join the Corporate Transactions team, supporting GRAIL’s transactions across the entire company, including the Clinical Development, Commercial, Facilities, Finance, IT, Pharma Partnerships, Procurement, and Research organizations. This position requires significant experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating procurement and commercial agreements typical of the life sciences industry. You will need to work cross-functionally and independently and present analysis and counsel to executive leaders and key business stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel, who reports directly to the Head of Commercial Law.
This onsite hybrid role currently requires two days per week in the Menlo Park, CA headquarters. With Tuesdays and Thursdays as the current onsite schedule, this role offers the opportunity to be deeply integrated into GRAIL’s dynamic and innovative environment.
- Have an opportunity to provide input on the vision and strategy of the Corporate Transactions team.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreement types typical of life sciences companies, including services agreements, statements of work, sales agreements, material transfer agreements, collaboration agreements, and research agreements.
- Support miscellaneous project-based legal assignments and initiatives, including template development and revision, and training of client groups.
- Provide timely advice to internal clients on a wide range of transactions and matters, including contract interpretation, dispute resolution, IP ownership and other legal risks.
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures, and preferred positions for different agreements.
- Provide legal advice and support for existing partnerships.
- Develop excellent working relationships with functional groups and project teams.
- Work independently (without significant oversight by your manager).
- Identify ways to continuously improve templates, processes, policies, and operations.
- A US based Law degree from accredited law school and active member of a state bar or registration as in-house counsel
- 5-8 years of transactions experience, ideally with a mix of national law firm experience and prior in-house life sciences experiences; advising, drafting and negotiating agreements, including significant experience with transactions in the life sciences industry advising clients on both business and legal issues
- Experience in companion diagnostic and pharmaceutical transaction matters is a plus.
- Familiarity with healthcare compliance implications in contracting and data privacy laws is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication and relationship management skills, experience working and coordinating with senior and executive leaders a plus.
- Exceptional organizational, planning skills with meticulous attention to detail;
- Effective prioritizing and multitasking abilities; triaging a heavy workflow, while setting and delivering results efficiently. Exercises sound judgment; including appropriate escalation of critical issues to the senior leaders
- Self-motivated and strong sense of initiative, resourceful and efficient; with high professional standards.
- Resilient, flexible, collaborative, versatile, and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced, and innovative environment
- Demonstrated commitment to GRAIL’s core values of Embrace Change, Solve Problems Together, Think BIG!, Be Courageous, and Bring an Open Mind.
Expected full time annual base pay scale for this position is $223K-$279k Total Base Pay Range. Actual base pay will consider skills, experience and location.
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If you're an experienced legal professional looking to make a significant impact, then the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate Transactions at GRAIL in Menlo Park, CA might be your ideal next step. This dynamic position is not just about providing legal advice; it's about becoming a key player across the company. You'll collaborate with various teams, including Clinical Development, Finance, and IT, while overseeing a diverse array of transactions that are at the heart of our operations. Your expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the commercial agreements typical of the life sciences industry will be paramount. You'll have the opportunity to influence the vision and strategy of GRAIL's Corporate Transactions team and foster excellent relationships with project teams to ensure smooth operations. This hybrid role currently emphasizes in-person engagement, with just two days a week at our Menlo Park headquarters, allowing you to immerse yourself in our innovative work culture. By providing timely advice and insights to executive leaders, you'll help safeguard GRAIL’s interests while navigating the complexities of the life sciences landscape. Join us, and you'll not only support various business verticals but also contribute to the future of healthcare through your legal expertise. At GRAIL, we embody our core values, encouraging resilience, collaboration, and open-mindedness as we push for groundbreaking solutions.
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