Synthego

Supplies synthetic RNA and gene-editing tools.

Senior Contracts Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$100k - $152k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required; a science background is preferred.
At least 6 years of transactional and contract drafting and negotiating experience at a law firm and/or life sciences company.
Membership in good standing of a state bar association; California Bar membership is preferred.
Experience with GMP agreements, quality technical agreements, and technology licensing is preferred.
Ability to manage a high-volume workload independently and exercise sound judgment, including knowing when to elevate issues.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Experience with intellectual property concepts, including patent law.
Strategic judgment, problem solving, strong written and verbal communication, diplomacy, teamwork and collaboration, high attention to detail, self-starting, prioritization, organizational skills, adaptability, strategic management and use of outside counsel resources, and ability to navigate conflict effectively.

Responsibilities

Serve as a direct legal advisor to all business units regarding corporate, commercial, transactional, and contract matters.
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements, including GMP supply agreements, technology license and sublicense agreements, quality technical agreements, OEM and distribution agreements, master services agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, leases, and vendor agreements.
Own end-to-end deal management for biopharma, CDMO, academic, and institutional counterparties.
Partner with QA/QC on Quality Technical Agreements for GMP customer engagements.
Identify and communicate legal and commercial risk to internal stakeholders and provide guidance for resolution.
Build and maintain contract templates and the internal contract management system.
Participate in commercial negotiations with internal clients and third parties.
Assist with and/or manage intellectual property-related issues as needed, such as trademark management and freedom-to-operate inquiries.
Manage performance-related metrics for the legal contracts function, including legal intake and contract turnaround metrics.
Strategically manage and facilitate resolution of complex matters, both within and outside the company.
Serve as a trusted subject matter resource to colleagues and exemplify leadership and ethical advocacy.
Manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

A science background.
California Bar membership.
Experience with GMP agreements, quality technical agreements, and technology licensing.

Salary Range: 100000 to 152000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

The Senior Contracts Attorney provides commercial legal support across all contract and transactional aspects of the business, working closely with business teams to contribute to the company's financial and operational success. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role operates with significant autonomy and manages the company's contract database.

Preferred locations: SF Bay Area or ATL

What You'll Do:

Serve as a direct legal advisor to all business units regarding corporate, commercial, transactional, and contract matters
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute a broad range of commercial agreements including GMP supply agreements, technology license and sublicense agreements, quality technical agreements, OEM and distribution agreements, master services agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, leases, and vendor agreements
Own end-to-end deal management for biopharma, CDMO, academic, and institutional counterparties
Partner with QA/QC on Quality Technical Agreements for GMP customer engagements
Identify and communicate legal and commercial risk to internal stakeholders and provide guidance for resolution
Build and maintain contract templates and the internal contract management system
Participate in commercial negotiations with internal clients and third parties
Assist with and/or manage intellectual property related issues as needed such as TM management and freedom-to-operate inquiries
Manage performance related metrics related to the legal contracts function including legal intake and contract turn around metrics
Strategically manage and facilitate resolution of complex matters, both within and outside of the company
Exemplify leadership, ethical advocacy and serve as a trusted subject matter resource to colleagues
Manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders

About You:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree; science background preferred
Minimum 6+ years of transactional and contract drafting and negotiating experience at a law firm and/or life sciences company
Member in good standing of a state bar association; California Bar preferred
Experience with GMP agreements, quality technical agreements, and technology licensing preferred
Able to manage a high-volume workload independently and exercise sound judgment, including knowing when to elevate issues
Works effectively with all levels of the organization
Experience with intellectual property concepts including patent law

Soft Skills:

Strategic judgment, problem solving, strong written and verbal communications, diplomacy, teamwork and collaboration, high attention to detail, self-starter, ability to prioritize, organizational skills, adaptability, ability to manage and use outside counsel resources strategically, ability to navigate conflict effectively

Additional Information:

Hybrid or remote (with internal approval) position with periodic travel as required
Position may require flexibility in working hours to support deal timelines

Our Mission

Synthego is a pioneering force in the biotechnology industry, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of CRISPR cell and gene therapies through cutting-edge CRISPR technology and expertise. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to best-in-class CRISPR solutions at scale, empowering agility in life science research and development from discovery through clinical trials. From streamlined approaches to licensing through full technical and regulatory support from our industry-leading experts, Synthego is enabling greater access to CRISPR technology driving to improved outcomes in patient therapeutic treatments.

About the Company

Synthego

Supplies synthetic RNA and gene-editing tools.

Synthego provides tools and services for genetic engineering. It sells synthetic RNA and gene editing reagents that researchers use to modify genes, and it offers a platform that gives users access to advanced gene editing workflows. The products are used by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech startups for drug discovery, disease modeling, and genetic research. Unlike competitors that only offer individual components, Synthego combines both physical gene-editing tools and an integrated platform to support end-to-end genetic engineering work. The company’s goal is to help researchers perform gene editing more efficiently and at scale, accelerating discoveries in medicine and agriculture.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series E
Total funding: $459.7M
Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
Founded: 2012

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