Corporate Counsel at Kumquat Biosciences Inc

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

270000.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Clinical Trial Agreements, Legal Compliance, Risk Minimization, Stakeholder Communication, Time Management, Prioritization, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Description At Kumquat, we strive to transform cancer treatment to achieve durable therapeutic benefits and a renewed sense of hope to patients. The Corporate Counsel is a key member of the Legal Team who reports directly to the General Counsel and plays an integral role in the development, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across all departments. The Corporate Counsel drafts and negotiates clinical, IT, research & development, quality, and other legal agreements that support Kumquat’s business objectives, minimizes risk, and ensures compliance with company standards. We want you to join our team and be part of our passionate and collaborative community. We value individual and team accountability and also see the potential of all our people to learn and grow. Job Responsibilities Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate clinical related contracts, including clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and ancillary agreements (including SCCs, LOIs, DRAs, LRAs), informed consent forms (ICFs), master service agreements and related work orders, vendor and service contracts, IT agreements, consulting agreements, and confidential disclosure agreements Liaise and effectively communicate with with key stakeholders including external parties, internal business units, and contract research organizations (CROs) Assist General Counsel with ad hoc legal projects as needed Requirements Juris Doctor degree required and 5+ years of in-house pharmaceutical or biotechnology contract/legal experience Proficient clinical contract drafting and negotiation skills Knowledgeable about statues, regulations, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research and development and clinical trials including data privacy Highly responsive, team-work oriented, and meticulous attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple related activities Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (verbal and written) preferred but not required Salary Description: $150k - $270k

Responsibilities

The Corporate Counsel will draft, review, analyze, and negotiate various legal agreements, including clinical, IT, research & development, and vendor contracts, to support business objectives and ensure compliance. This role involves liaising with key internal and external stakeholders, including contract research organizations, and assisting the General Counsel with ad hoc legal projects.