Senior Counsel

Advarra

Senior Counsel role as a key legal advisor at Advarra, leading complex transactions in clinical research. Shape legal strategy while mentoring junior attorneys and ensuring compliance across various domains.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,898 - $221,404 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and implement legal strategy aligned with corporate objectives
Lead and structure complex, high-value, and enterprise-critical transactions that influence company strategy and market positioning
Anticipate and identify legal trends and provide strategic, business-oriented recommendations to senior leadership to proactively position the company
Lead high-impact initiatives such as M&A, new market entry, or major partnerships
Provide day-to-day product and business counseling for Advarra’s product team
Negotiate and provide ongoing legal support for strategic partnerships and collaborations
Provide ongoing legal support for the human resources team
Assist with litigation, investigations, and other special projects as needed
Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, including external counsel, when needed
Drive the contracting process and serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers
Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, including master agreements (containing SaaS subscription terms), data privacy agreements, statements of work, software user agreements, business associate agreements, and consulting services arrangements
Respond to inquiries regarding contract interpretation and compliance
Introduce new methodologies or tools to build and institutionalize scalable legal operational excellence
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and establish good working relationships with internal clients, based on mutual trust and respect, as well as knowledge of the company’s business, needs, and goals
Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal professionals to develop capability across the legal function
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and Bar Admission required
15+ years of relevant legal experience with a strong preference for in-house experience
Experience working in-house at a technology company, software company, CRO or pharmaceutical company
Experience with different kinds of commercial transactions (e.g., SaaS, strategic alliance, IP licensing, software licensing, working with contractors, outsourcing, facilities, etc.)
Experience with at least one of these additional areas: product counseling, employment law, intellectual property, M&A, or partnerships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Paid holidays
Variable bonus eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcommercial transactionsproduct counselingemployment lawintellectual propertyM&Apartnershipsdata privacy agreementsSaaS subscription termslitigation support

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingmentoringrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsbusiness-oriented recommendationstrust and respect

Certifications

J.D.Bar Admission