[Hiring] Senior Counsel @LabConnect

Role Description

As Senior Counsel, you will report to the Chief Legal Officer and serve as a trusted legal partner to LabConnect's business teams, guiding the global commercial transactions that power the world's most agile central laboratory solutions partner. The ideal candidate brings a pragmatic mindset, sound judgment, customer focus, and a bias for action.

You will have oversight of the contracts management team and draft, negotiate, and manage agreements across LabConnect's central lab services, global laboratory alliance network, and technology platforms, working with biotechnology and pharmaceutical sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), lab partners, and vendors in support of complex global clinical trials.

Beyond deal execution, the role encompasses regulatory and compliance advisory, support for strategic transactions, and continuous improvement of the legal function's processes and tools.

LabConnect’s vision is a future where study complexity no longer stands in the way of bringing medical innovation to patients. This is an opportunity to shape legal strategy at a company whose mission is to simplify and orchestrate complex medical innovation through excellence in global execution.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, COs, DPAs, BAAs, amendments, etc.) with pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors, CROs, global laboratory alliance partners, logistics providers, and technology vendors.
• Act as the go-to legal advisor for LabConnect's commercial, operations, and project management teams.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters spanning LabConnect's global operations.
• Develop, maintain, and update internal policies, standard operating procedures, and contract guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement of the legal function's processes, templates, playbooks, and contract workflows.
• Manage and mentor the contract management team, setting priorities and establishing performance standards.
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks in new and existing business relationships.
• Support strategic transactions, including laboratory alliance expansions, new service line launches, and potential acquisitions or partnerships.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently evaluate complex legal issues and deliver commercially pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present concise, well-structured recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess potential for risk and opportunity.
• Proven collaborator with strong analytical, advisory, and cross-functional consultation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across business functions.
• Confident communicator who can influence outcomes in negotiations and internal discussions.
• Self-directed professional who takes ownership of matters from identification through resolution.
• Meticulous attention to detail with polished contract drafting and redlining etiquette.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in CRM (e.g., Salesforce), CLM (e.g., LinkSquares), legal AI (e.g., GC AI), and e-sign (e.g., DocuSign).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5–7 years of experience advising on commercial and operational matters, preferably in laboratory services, clinical research, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similar highly regulated environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the contract management team, including contract managers and contract specialists.
• Sets team priorities and allocates workload across the contract management function.
• Reviews and approves team work product, including contract drafts, redlines, and negotiation summaries.
• Establishes performance standards, conducts regular performance evaluations, and creates individualized development plans.
• May provide guidance and work direction to cross-functional colleagues or outside counsel on specific projects.

Physical Demands

• Sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and headset to draft documents, conduct legal research, and participate in conferences.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Use hands, fingers, and wrists with sufficient dexterity to operate standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is expected approximately 10% of working time, primarily to LabConnect's Raleigh, NC headquarters.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
• LabConnect offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits.

Company Description

At LabConnect, we are proud to be one global team: united by our shared mission to advance clinical trials through innovation, agility, and collaboration. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our core values: People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

LabConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.