In-House Biopharmaceutical Contracts Counsel w/ Legal ...

OverviewIn-House Fractional Biopharmaceutical Contracts Counsel with Legal Ops. Acumen (Remote) (Engagement): Latitude is seeking an experienced in-house contracts counsel to support a dynamic biopharmaceutical company on a fractional contract engagement. The role focuses on commercial contracts with a strong overlay of legal operations responsibilities, ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-moving environment and can deliver high-quality work with minimal oversight. This is a fully remote role offering substantial WFH flexibility. The role is suited for a detail-oriented, self-motivated contracts lawyer with experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical sectors, supporting overflow contract drafting, negotiation, and organization work to free up internal legal team members for strategic initiatives.Position Details: Fractional In-House Biopharmaceuticals Contracts Counsel Type of role: Contract In-House Engagement Schedule: Fractional Duration: Long Term (year+) Location: Fully Remote Responsibilities Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of vendor, services, clinical trial, confidentiality, and consulting agreements Maintaining, organizing, and improving the company’s contract management systems and workflows Supporting the in-house legal team by ensuring timely and efficient delivery of contract services Working cross-functionally with internal business units and stakeholders to shepherd contracts through review and execution Contributing to the development of templates, playbooks, and legal operations best practices Basic Requirements 4+ years of experience practicing law with substantial commercial contracts experience Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or broader life sciences industry Ability to manage a large volume of agreements efficiently with attention to detail Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools or legal operations platforms preferred Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Strong professional references Compensation and Benefits Compensation: The annualized pay ranges from $200,000 to $275,000+ on a full-time basis. For contract engagements, pay is based on experience, credentials, location, market conditions, and candidate preferences. Benefits: Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours/week. Benefits include Group Life, LTD, AD&D, a qualified 401k plan, and a CLE/Professional Expense stipend. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. We provide highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions across multiple practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, and litigation. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments We tailor candidate proposals to client needs, matching opportunities with practice strengths and interpersonal attributes. Equal Opportunity Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function LegalLaw Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24