Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half • Fort Lee, NJ • 35min ago

Description

Robert Half Legal is partnering with an innovative biotechnology startup to identify a Part-Time Contract Attorney to serve as the organization's primary internal legal resource. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with life sciences industry experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced startup environment and providing practical legal guidance across commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, intellectual property coordination, and corporate compliance matters.

Start: ASAP

Location: Remote (Within US)

Hours: 20 hours per week; Standard Business Hours

Pay Rate: $70-$75 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contract Management

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a high volume of:

Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

Statements of Work (SOWs)

Consulting Agreements

Vendor Agreements

Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Support contracting activities with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), university research laboratories, consultants, and commercial vendors.

Ensure contractual obligations align with operational, regulatory, and business objectives.

Medical, Legal & Regulatory Review (MLR)

Establish and manage internal Medical Legal Review (MLR) processes.

Review promotional materials, scientific publications, presentations, marketing content, and medical communications.

Ensure compliance with applicable FDA regulations, healthcare industry standards, and intellectual property considerations.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Assist with U.S. regulatory compliance initiatives, including support for FDA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-related workflows.

Review internal policies, employee handbooks, and compliance documentation.

Support commercial and operational teams in maintaining adherence to applicable healthcare regulations.

Monitor vendor deliverables and contractual milestones for regulatory alignment.

Intellectual Property Coordination

Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and outside patent/IP counsel.

Coordinate patent management activities and support intellectual property strategy implementation.

Ensure IP protections are appropriately incorporated into:

Statements of Work

Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)

Research-related agreements

Vendor and consulting contracts

Corporate & Transactional Legal Support

Provide day-to-day legal guidance on routine business matters.

Support contract negotiations and legal operations within a growing biotechnology environment.

Assist with foundational corporate governance and transactional matters as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.

3-6+ years of legal experience within:

Biotechnology

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare

Or a law firm with dedicated life sciences practice.

Strong experience independently negotiating and managing commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, vendor contracts, and consulting agreements.

Direct experience with Medical Legal Review (MLR) processes.

Working knowledge of FDA regulations, healthcare compliance requirements, and life sciences regulatory frameworks.

Experience collaborating with intellectual property counsel and managing patent-related workflows.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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