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Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 218312 - 233137
Posted: 10 October 2026 (17 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are:

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles helping biotech biopharma and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines therapeutics and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the worlds leading biopharma vaccine diagnostics and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of an inclusive andequitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work we cultivate an environment in which we can lead togetherprovidingdifferentiated value to our customers and enabling the miracles of over 35 yearsMaravaisportfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since itsinception we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Legal team as an Associate Director Assistant General Counsel. The Associate Director Assistant General Counsel will serve as a key attorney for commercial and licensing transactions within the Maravai LifeSciences portfolio working alongside other attorneys to provide legal services to Maravais commercial teams. This position reports to the Sr. Director Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the commercial team and other cross-functional business partners. This attorney will play a critical role in shaping our legal and commercial organizations negotiating important technology and IP-focused commercial transactions to support commercial growth while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.

The Associate Director Assistant General Counsel will be solution-oriented self-motivated independent poised persuasive and constructive.S/he will use excellent judgment business acumen and technical skill to resolve complex issues and advance corporate objectives.

The successful candidate will have experience advising on commercial and IP licensing transactions in a demanding law firm environment demonstrating expertise in developing practical solutions that balance competing legal and business considerations.

How you will make an impact:

  • Serve as a key attorney for commercial and licensing transactions within the Maravai LifeSciences portfolio advising commercial and business development teams to ensure alignment to strategic direction and compliance with internal policies.
  • Support the development and maintenance of standard forms of agreements approved negotiating playbooks and the software and processes for contract lifecycle management.
  • Advise on a broad range of transactions including in and out licensing agreements product supply agreements distribution agreements complex service agreements sponsored research agreements collaboration agreements general contractual matters and provisions related to proprietary rights marketing antitrust confidentiality government contracts privacy regulatory affairs indemnity liability damages warranty anti-bribery and import and export.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including product management commercial finance research & development and manufacturing to anticipate and resolve issues and facilitate world-class customer service.
  • Monitor and administer contract review as well as other approval processes escalations policies and contract playbooks.
  • Support and resolve customer supplier and other commercial disputes.
  • Support initiatives related to regulatory compliance and risk management.
  • Handle multiple complex legal matters and complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Assist and support the organization on strategic projects.
  • Perform other functions and duties as required.

The skills and experience that you will bring:

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) or foreign university equivalent and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction required.
  • 2-5 years of relevant legal experience consisting of either large law-firm experience or in-house commercial contracting experience or a combination of both.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver strong results with limited resources under tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong understanding of commercial and financial implications of business transactions and strategy development processes.
  • Team player capable of leading and participating within cross functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines and stressful conditions.
  • High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $218312 - $233137. In addition highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidates skills experience and other qualifications as well as the location of the role.

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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:

  • You have the potential to changeimprove and save lives around the world.
  • You have the opportunity to be a partowner inMaravai through RSU grants andoptionalemployee stock purchase plans.
  • Weoffer comprehensivemedical plansandHSA/FSAoptions.
  • Fertility &family planningassistance.
  • A variety ofadditionaloptional benefitsand insurance options includingpet insurance.
  • Retirementcontributions.
  • Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at ourBenefits & growth site at viewmoreopportunitiesto become a #MiracleMakervisitour career site at is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex including sexualorientationand gender identity national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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