General Counsel - Late-Stage Biotechnology Startup (Dallas, TX) Job at Latitude, Dallas, TX

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  • Latitude
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

We have been retained on an exclusive basis to recruit a top-tier General Counsel for a dynamic, late-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. This innovative and rapidly growing organization is seeking a highly motivated, business-minded attorney to lead its legal function and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team.

The General Counsel will oversee all legal matters, including commercial agreements, employment issues, intellectual property portfolio management, corporate governance, human resources support, and a variety of corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including NDAs, technology licenses, collaboration agreements, marketing and development contracts, vendor agreements, R&D partnerships, and other commercial arrangements.
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal business teams on day-to-day corporate matters and strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property in a high-value biotechnology portfolio, working closely with outside IP and patent counsel.
  • Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues as needed.
  • Work onsite at the company’s Dallas, Texas headquarters.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Substantial experience in the biotechnology, life sciences or technology industries, including governance, commercial transactions, software licensing, and IP development.
  • Proven ability to manage a broad range of corporate technology agreements, including licensing, collaboration, and NDA contracts.
  • Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate legal issues and risk assessments.
  • Proven leader of a legal department and supportive of business goals.

Education & Experience

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission to a U.S. State Bar.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a top AmLaw or equivalent firm and in-house legal department generalist in the biotechnology, life sciences, or technology fields.

Additional Details

  • Texas-based candidates preferred; relocation candidates will be fully considered.
  • Highly competitive compensation package, including meaningful equity in the company and its affiliates.
  • Comprehensive benefits provided.

If you are seeking a high-visibility leadership role with a cutting-edge biotechnology company and the opportunity to shape its legal strategy at a pivotal stage of growth, we encourage you to apply to this posting directly by clicking Apply to this Job below.

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation,

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