Associate Compliance Counsel - REMOTE

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene‑edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

The Associate Counsel will play a key role in supporting the contracting function of the Legal Department and will also help support other areas of the business.

Review, negotiate and manage third party contracts, including master services agreements, commercial agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, supply agreements and other agreements

Manage and analyze existing contract templates and work to develop new templates and update existing templates in accordance with company guidelines and policies or Legal Department requirements

Supports and advises internal clients on the company’s contract management system and policies

Works collaboratively with other in‑house attorneys and paralegals in the Legal Department to quickly achieve goals

Create and conduct legal training for employees and provide on‑going training to internal clients on contract processes and other company policies

Research, analyze and make appropriate recommendations to business partners in order to resolve legal and business issues

Prepare contract summaries and issue lists for executives

Monitor compliance with internal company business and legal processes and policies

0‑2 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 specializing in the specific responsibilities provided above

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, and demonstrated attention to detail in document drafting

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 to engage high performance in a fast‑moving environment

Able to assimilate information quickly, grasping critical factors and risks, while implementing immediate change where and when needed

Exhibits a flexible and dynamic approach to working in a fast‑paced biotechnology company

Able to multitask efficiently and willing to perform all necessary tasks, regardless of level, to facilitate success at driving a project to completion

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

Physical Demands and Activities Required

Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.

excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem‑solving, analysis, and discretion; This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards.

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