Contracts Attorney

Flagship Pioneering is a scientific innovation engine that invents and builds companies that change the bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps in human health sustainability and beyond.

What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation company creation and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Ourteam of scientists entrepreneurial leaders and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate andcreate breakthroughs for the benefit of people and planet.
Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanitys most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19 curing intractable diseases improving human health preempting illness and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNEs Change the World list an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been namedfour timesto Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies.

We are seeking a Contracts Attorney to join our in-house legal team and support the Flagship ecosystem. This individual will draft negotiate and manage a high volume and variety of contracts across Flagships portfolio companies including agreements related to research and development IT and general business operations. The ideal candidate will have exposure to or a strong interest in a broad range of commercial and research-related agreements strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively build organizational knowledge and relationships across the Flagship ecosystem.

This is a great opportunity to join a company at the forefront of innovation in technology and science. We are looking for a self-motivated entrepreneurial and kind individual who works hard but doesnt take themselves too seriously. The team you would be joining is tight-knit and committed to helping one another succeed.

• Draft negotiate and manage a wide variety of contracts related to the general business and research and development needs of various Flagship portfolio companies including Master Service Agreements and associated work orders Consulting Agreements CDAs and research collaboration agreements.
• Conduct initial reviews and prepare redline drafts for senior attorney review.
• Support the delivery of training to relevant business units on contracts processes to ensure approvals and contract requirements are met.
• Format documents for finalization and execution including use of e-signature services.
• Coordinate with other departments (Finance Procurement) to improve contract processes; suggest and implement new or more efficient processes as needed.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations.
• Identify and assist with resolution of issues impacting completion of contracts.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and in good standing at the time of hire and throughout the duration of employment.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with guidance and direction from senior attorneys; demonstrated capacity to prioritize competing demands and maintain accuracy under tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent stakeholder engagement ability.
• High level of responsiveness and exceptional interpersonal skills; strong customer service orientation with the ability to actively manage stakeholder expectations across Flagship portfolio companies.
• Demonstrated willingness and enthusiasm to learn evaluate and apply state-of-the-art AI legal tools to improve the quality speed and efficiency of day-to-day legal work.
• Highly self-motivated and driven.
• Thrives independently in a fast-paced evolving corporate environment.
• Proactive involvement beyond core responsibilities.
• Polished and professional demeanor.

• Experience in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and tools including AI-powered tools for document review redlining and finalization.
• Willingness to develop negotiation skills and the ability to conduct legal research to evaluate applicable laws rules regulations and guidelines relevant to the contracts function.

We seek individuals who reflect Flagships culture of fearless exploration entrepreneurial thinking and collaborative impact. You thrive in environments that require creative problem solving strong ownership and alignment with mission-driven outcomes.

• Standard office environment in Cambridge with hybrid flexibility options.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teams engaged in high-impact innovation.
• Professional growth opportunities across Flagship Pioneering and its portfolio.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Flagship Pioneering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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The salary range for this role is $138000 - $236500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneerings good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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