Attorney/Lawyer

We are seeking a skilled Corporate Attorney with specialized expertise in clinical trial operations and biopharmaceutical industries to join our dynamic team in Rockville, MD. The ideal candidate will possess significant legal experience advising on biopharma-related matters, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, intellectual property, and business transactions. This hybrid position allows a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration, requiring candidates to be local to the Rockville, MD area. Apply today! By sending an updated resume to Fana Belcher at [fana.belcher][at]roberthalf[dot][com].

• Regulatory Compliance: Provide legal advice to ensure adherence to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Intellectual Property, and other biopharma-relevant regulations.
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Prepare, review, and negotiate clinical trial agreements, licensing contracts, and collaboration agreements with CROs, biopharma companies, and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify risk areas related to clinical trials and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Corporate Operations: Advise senior management on operational legal matters, corporate governance, and business strategies.
• Intellectual Property: Provide legal expertise on patents, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property relevant to the biopharma sector.
• Dispute Resolution: Represent the company in legal disputes, settlement negotiations, and arbitrations, particularly related to clinical trials and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical research organizations (CROs) and business development, to support business goals while managing legal risks.

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and current bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law in corporate settings, preferably with exposure to clinical trials, biopharmaceuticals, and life sciences.
• Hands-on experience with FDA regulations, clinical trial governance, and biopharma partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law and its applications in the biopharma industry.
• Proven ability to balance legal risks with business objectives in a collaborative manner