Senior Counsel

Who we are…

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.

Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029. 

The role...

Senior Counsel is responsible for providing legal support to the Commercial, Business Development, Global Operations, IT, Finance, and HR functions to support business growth and innovation. This position will report directly to the General Counsel.

You'll have the opportunity to...

Core Responsibilities (90%):

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate complex global commercial agreements.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual matters and efficiently work with the business to manage risk and resolve contractual issues.
• Collaboratively and proactively build strong cross-functional working relationships.
• Remain current on applicable laws, regulations, and developments relevant to the business.
• Other functions and responsibilities as determined by the needs of the business.

Additional Responsibilities (10%):

• Continuous Improvement – streamline commercial agreements and help to build legal forms library.
• Training and Development – continuing legal education (webinar and/or in person).
• Legal onboarding – conduct new hire legal trainings.

Who you are and what you bring to the team...

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Successful track record of at least 7 years of legal experience as a licensed U.S. attorney, through a combination of major law firm and in-house experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing customer, procurement, and vendor transactions.
• Ascertainable hands-on experience in negotiating and drafting agreements.
• Life sciences (pharmaceutical or biotechnology) industry, whether in-house, at a law firm, or at a regulatory agency—or in combination.
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Ideally, you have...

• Extremely adept and confident in hands-on solo negotiating and drafting of complex agreements.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic fast paced and high-volume environment.
• Effective listener and relationship-builder with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities with the ability to be flexible in approach.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills and comfortable handling risk management issues.
• Attention to both detail and nuance with the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve key issues, coordinate demands from multiple stakeholders, and communicate across business units.
• Very positive and approachable demeanor with a strong stakeholder focus and a dynamic and result-oriented disposition.
• Unquestionable integrity and judgment.

Physical Conditions/Physical Requirements...

• Work environment is typically quiet with some background noise.
• Ability to work at a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Dexterity to operate computer equipment, handle documents.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed documents and reports.
• Occasional standing and walking will be required to move around the office or facility.
• Infrequent lifting of light objects, such as files or equipment, up to 15 pounds, may also be necessary.

This position has a starting base salary range of $185,000 to $225,000 per year, which the company, in good faith, reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What we offer...

At Cell Signaling Technology (CST), we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity, and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that the development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.

Benefits

• Medical (BCBS) and Dental (Delta Dental) plans paid at 90%
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) Plan with 6% match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO package
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Subsidized Cafeteria
• Free Parking

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

AGENCIES

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