Counsel – Life Science Pharma

FUJIFILM Corporation

Counsel managing day-to-day legal affairs for Fujifilm Life Sciences/Pharma companies. Providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and improving legal processes.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,406 - $187,949 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal affairs within the Life Sciences and Pharma sectors, with a strong focus on commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance with FDA regulations. Provides strategic legal counsel and training to support corporate transactions and mitigate legal risks.

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Juris DoctorateState Bar AdmissionCommercial Contract DraftingFDA Regulations KnowledgeIn-House Legal Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal Risk AssessmentCorporate Transactions StructuringPre-Litigation SupportLitigation SupportRegulatory ComplianceLegal Process ImprovementManaging Outside CounselLegal Training

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Legal ApplicationsContract Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorateState Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaMedical DeviceCorporate LawFDA RegulationsHealth CareCDMO

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operating as a business partner, manage the day-to-day legal affairs of certain Fujifilm Life Sciences/Pharma companies
Advise, counsel and report to management on legal and regulatory risks
Directly draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
Work with outside counsel on a regular basis to review and handle large volume of contracts
Champion and execute contracting and legal support process improvements
Provide subject matter expertise and support for corporate and pre-litigation/litigation work
Participate in the development and structuring of new business ventures and corporate transactions
Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes that may affect FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation
Provide training to HLUS and its subsidiary companies on substantive legal topics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree and juris doctorate from accredited law school
Admitted to at least one state bar in good standing
5-7 years of relevant experience in a corporate law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably in the Life Science/Pharma, Medical Device or health care field
Solid commercial contract background with extensive drafting experience
Experience managing outside counsel and/or legal staff
In-depth knowledge of FDA and related regulations, including requirements specifically applicable to the CDMO, Life Science/Pharma and Medical Device industries
Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
Computer skills and appropriate applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off