Director, Contracts Counsel

MDWerks Inc.

Director, Contracts Counsel at Mineralys Therapeutics, focused on managing commercial and operational agreements. Leading legal support for strategic objectives in a pre-commercial biotech environment.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $223,735 - $312,310 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements supporting all aspects of the organization, including master services agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, license agreements, clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, and other commercial and operational contracts
Partner closely with internal constituents, business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to structure transactions, assess legal and business risks, and facilitate successful business outcomes
Resolve contractual disputes and support the management of contract-related legal issues
Drive continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, policies, and contract management systems to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Coordinate with outside counsel and other external advisors as appropriate
Support additional legal, compliance, corporate, and strategic initiatives within the Legal Department as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
5 or more years of relevant experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry and/or equivalent law firm experience
Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial, clinical, and operational agreements
Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to think creatively in confronting new issues and pursuing novel approaches to old problems
Practical, clear and organized
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking skills and high ethical standards
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive approach and the ability to operate effectively with a high degree of independence
Ability to complete tasks with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible for standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K
Participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsManaging Contractual DisputesLegal Risk AssessmentContract Templates DevelopmentContract Process ImprovementClinical Trial AgreementsMaster Services AgreementsConfidentiality AgreementsOperational Contracts

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureCollaborative Team Player

Certifications

Active Membership in State Bar