Chief Legal Officer - Life Sciences
Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences
Who: A seasoned Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience, including a strong background in the life sciences sector.
What: You will lead all legal affairs and serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive team, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters.
When: Interviews begin in December—apply now for early consideration.
Where: North Atlanta, GA – Onsite role.
Why: Join a growing company where your leadership and legal expertise will drive enterprise-level decisions and long-term success.
Office Environment: Executive-level, collaborative environment focused on innovation, compliance, and strategic growth.
Salary: Base salary up to $350,000/year, plus performance incentives.
Position Overview:
As Chief Legal Officer, you will be the senior-most legal authority, responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.
● Key Responsibilities:
- Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.
- Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.
- Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.
- Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.
- Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.
- Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.
● Qualifications:
- JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required.
- 20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry.
- Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
- Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.
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