Full-Time
Legal Counsel
Posted on 3/9/2023
Designs sustainable seeds using AI and gene editing
Senior
Cambridge, MA, USA
- Juris Doctor degree (JD) and actively licensed to practice law in the US
- Minimum of 7 years' legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, providing legal support to the business and drafting and negotiating complex contracts including technology licenses
- Experience with SEC filings and providing securities regulation advice is preferred
- Excellent legal credentials and strong strategic thinking, business acumen and communication skills working as part of a highly performing and diverse team in various locations (US and international)
- The skills and EQ to be a valued business-partner working with a broad range of colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Flexibility to contribute and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-stage company; desire to build and develop a growing company and department
- A proactive approach to assignments and a willingness to ownership of tasks
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning
- Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure
- A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback
- Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment
- Ability to work confidentially and responsibly on sensitive issues at all levels within an organization
- Advanced skills with Google suite and Microsoft 360 and the ability to learn new legal department applications
- Work directly with internal and external partners, vendors and customers and others to draft, manage, and negotiate contracts and agreements
- Collaborate with executive and senior team members to provide support in delivering contractual transactions including technology licenses, service agreement, and financial transactions
- Provide advice and professional guidance on risks related to the company operations and suitability of contracts toward the attainment of company goals
- Draft and verify all documents and contracts to ensure they meet high levels of quality and accuracy with high level of attention to detail
- Support the development of internal policies and guidelines
- Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and the Executive team to engage in strategic opportunities and projects
- Experience in biotechnology or other life sciences field is a plus, particularly in the agriculture sector
Inari, the SEEDesign™ company, stands out for its unique approach to sustainable agriculture, leveraging AI-powered predictive design and multiplex gene editing to optimize seed potential and contribute to a more resource-efficient global food system. The company's technology platform addresses the biological complexity of plants, using extensive data analysis to identify and implement beneficial genetic edits within a crop's DNA structure. This technical prowess, combined with a commitment to sustainability, positions Inari as a leader in its industry, offering solutions that not only increase food production but also reduce environmental impact.
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$627M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↑ 7%1 year growth
↑ 33%2 year growth
↑ 57%Benefits
Health insurance package
Flexible PTO
401k plan
Performance Bonus
Commuter Checks & Assistance
Company Social Events
Free Lunch or Snacks