Associate General Counsel
Associate General Counsel
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$ 194000 - 266750
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Job Description
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Job Summary
We are hiring an Associate General Counsel to support AGC Biologics global operations. This role will focus on complex contract negotiations with our biotech and pharmaceutical clients ranging from emerging biotechs to major pharma companies. As a CDMO we partner with life sciences companies to bring critical therapies to market - requiring sophisticated legal agreements that align innovation risk and commercial objectives. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel you will also support employment law compliance initiatives and broader strategic legal counsel in collaboration with our Global Legal Team.
Location: Bothell WA
Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week Monday through Friday
Compensation: $194000 $266750 per year
Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities
Lead negotiation of complex commercial agreements including Development & Manufacturing Services Agreements Commercial Supply Agreements technology transfer agreements and licensing deals
Manage multi-party negotiations and structure deals in collaboration with Business Development and Operations
Provide legal counsel on corporate governance regulatory compliance and risk management
Develop and implement compliance programs and investigate potential violations
Offer legal guidance on employment law matters including policies handbooks and workplace investigations
Draft and review a variety of legal documents including employment contracts and separation agreements
Oversee legal disputes and litigation matters with support from external counsel
Monitor regulatory updates and adjust policies to ensure compliance
Advise executive leadership on strategic legal matters with a solution-oriented approach
Leadership Skills
Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements in high-stakes environments
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align legal guidance with business goals
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration with global stakeholders
Expertise in employment law compliance and life sciences industry regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
High integrity discretion and professional judgment
Qualifications
Required:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Member in good standing of the WA State Bar or eligible to practice under Rule 9 (or equivalent)
Minimum of 4 years experience in a corporate legal role preferably in biotech or life sciences
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills including supply licensing and manufacturing agreements
Experience managing complex legal matters and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred:
Law firm experience with a focus on corporate law or life sciences transactions
Experience with strategic transactions involving pharmaceutical/biotech clients
Background in employment law and corporate compliance
Proficiency in financial/legal risk management and policy development
Travel Requirements
Domestic and international travel may be required up to 10%
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge Trust Quality Ingenuity Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins plasmid DNA (pDNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) viral vectors and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S. Europe and Asia with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle Washington; Boulder and Longmont Colorado; Copenhagen Denmark; Heidelberg Germany; Milan Italy; and Chiba Japan. We currently employ more than 2500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients most complex challenges including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more visit.Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
