Associate Legal Counsel

Job Title: Associate Legal Counsel

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Role Overview:

Associate Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and amend various legal documents, including but not limited to:
• Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Site Agreements
• Vendor Agreements
• Customer Contracts
• Ensure timely maintenance and updating of legal document trackers.
• Review and negotiate contractual terms with clients, vendors, and clinical trial sites to ensure alignment with company policies and legal standards.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to relevant laws, industry regulations, and internal policies to minimize legal and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (BD, Project Management, Operations, etc.) to support legal and contractual needs.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on specific matters, as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B); LL.M is an added advantage.
• 4–5 years of relevant legal experience in the life sciences industry (CRO/pharma/biotech preferred).
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory requirements in clinical research or pharmaceutical domains.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of legal agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word and Excel) and document management system