Biotechnology Attorney

We focus on the details and connections that other, major pharma companies have left ignored for years. Cristcot is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Junior Contracts Attorney to support legal and contractual activities within our growing biotech organization. This role will be responsible for the review, revision, drafting, negotiation, and management of a variety of agreements that support clinical development, vendor relationships, and corporate operations.

The ideal candidate is an early‑career attorney with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, excellent attention to detail, and an established interest in contracting, legal review, and document drafting in a high‑volume commercial setting. Within Cristcot: The Junior Contracts Attorney will work closely with internal teams to help ensure contracts are processed efficiently, maintained accurately, and aligned with company policies and legal requirements.

Outside Cristcot: The Junior Contracts Attorney will work closely with external vendors to help ensure contracts are processed efficiently, maintained accurately, and aligned with company policies and legal requirements.

The Junior Contract Attorney supports the company’s legal and contractual operations by assisting with drafting, reviewing, editing, formatting, and tracking agreements related to clinical trials, vendors, consultants, and business operations.

The activities of the Junior Contracts Attorney will include, but are not limited to:
Contract Review & Drafting

Draft, review, and revise contracts and legal documents in accordance with internal templates and industry standards.

Identify material risks, unusual terms, and compliance issues.

Ensure contracts are consistent with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Create and update contract templates and review standards.

Contract Administration & Coordination

Maintain organized contract files, databases, and trackers.

Monitor contract status, renewal dates, amendments, and approval workflows.

Work with internal stakeholders to facilitate timely contract review and approvals.

Assist in the development and deployment of internal contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Compliance, Clinical Operations, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Human Resources, and external vendors.

Support legal review processes and respond to routine contract-related inquiries.

Assist with document collection and organization for audits, due diligence, reporting, and compliance activities.

Compliance & Legal Support

Help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures.

Conduct legal and regulatory research as requested.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and legal information.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed attorney in good standing or pending bar admission.

1-4 years of legal experience with a proven focus on contracts‑related work.

Practical familiarity with standard commercial contract formats and clauses.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and process complex documents with minimal errors and oversights.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and document management systems.

Interest or exposure to biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or clinical research industries preferred.

Familiarity with contract review processes and legal document management preferred.

Experience supporting vendor agreements, healthcare contracts, or compliance‑related matters preferred.

Prior law firm, in‑house, or internship experience in corporate or healthcare law preferred.

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