Corporate Legal Counsel

Corporate Legal Counsel

Job Scope: GenScript Legal Department has a mid-sized in-house legal team, responsible for U.S. Legal and Compliances issues. The Legal Department offers opportunities to grow for our lawyers and supporting members who are committed to grow with the company.

Location: Onsite in Piscataway, NJ (4 days per week)

Estimated salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 based on experience level.

Key Responsibilities

• General Corporate Duties:
  • Review contracts and provide legal support to business Units in the U.S. markets.
  • Conduct legal research on legal issues assigned by supervising attorney.
  • Use of Legal research platforms (LexisNexis) and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools required.
  • Coordinating with Corporate Secretary Office to support corporate organizational works for the U.S. legal entities, verification, clarification, and documenting organizational structures.
  • Collect, organize, and update new developments on laws, regulations, and relevant cases related to Biotechnology, Technology, and Life Science industry, and Employment/HR, for compliance purposes.
• Litigation Management:
  • Manage litigation cases.
  • Collect information, participate in internal investigations, and assist with the management of outside legal counsel.
• Immigration/work permit related tasks:
  • Coordinate with HR and outside law firms on employment related immigration and/or visa matters.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervising attorney. On site in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D.) plus 5-10 years of legal experience as a New Jersey Licensed Lawyer with a law firm or an in-house legal team.
• Motivation and committed to perform solid ground work and find opportunity to grow in the legal field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.