Iovance is a patient-centric, collaborative organization that is driven to change the way cancer is treated.
Counsel
Location
California
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$120K - $140K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Counsel
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
• Review, negotiate and manage third party contracts, including various agreements • Manage and analyze existing contract templates and develop new templates • Supports and advises internal clients on the company’s contract management system • Works collaboratively with other in-house attorneys and paralegals in the Legal Department • Create and conduct legal training for employees • Research, analyze and make recommendations to business partners to resolve legal issues • Prepare contract summaries and issue lists for executives • Monitor compliance with internal company business and legal processes
Job Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience as in-house counsel or a combination of in-house experience, government experience, and/or experience at a nationally recognized law firm
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in California or admitted in another state and able to obtain in-house counsel registration in California
- Undergraduate degree in life sciences or healthcare-related field preferred, but not required
- Experience in contract law, including strong drafting, review, and proofing skills
- Understanding of contracts and knowledge of key provisions of such agreements such as indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property, warranties and covenants, regulatory provisions, performance obligations, dispute resolution, termination and other critical contract negotiation issues
- Able to build strong relationships with peers and partners both within and across functional teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows, as well as document comparison tools
- Available to travel on a limited basis as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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