Associate Legal Counsel

Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO) is a globally-oriented, innovative boutique CRO dedicated to elevating cross-border clinical trial pathways. As an emerging global CRO, HiRO collaborates closely with biotech and pharmaceutical companies, aiming to efficiently bridge the gap between laboratory research and market commercialization. Our Team Members are curious and determined, always looking to transform challenges into opportunities. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge and capital-efficient solutions, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide.

Job Title: Associate Legal Counsel

Location: US, Home based

Work Type: Remote, with occasional travel

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Associate Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. The position provides legal support at company level and to various departments and functions including HR & employment law support, developing and updating contract templates, developing and reviewing company policies to ensure compliance, and serving as the point of contact for outside counsel. The primary focus for the role is for the US region but may also need to support other regions as needed. This position requires the ability to perform key responsibilities independently and the ability to work collaboratively in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate legal:

• HR & employment law support to include multiple state employer guidance/compliance, immigration law and visa support, employment offer compliance, handbook compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Corporate policies including general policies code of conduct, data policies, non-solicits, etc.
• Commercial, vendor contract review;
• IP including trademark application, discussion on IP polices; legal queries on data privacy
• Tracking of all signed agreements and legal documents
• Assisting on matters of corporate housekeeping and compliance such as POA, shareholder meeting, shareholding structure.
• Advice on US law related issues and any ad hoc requests

Business support:

• Development and updating contract templates, negotiation tools, fallback documents, including company level NDA/CDA(for sponsor/client and vendor), sponsor contracts, partner contracts, vendor contracts.
• Coordinate with all functions on winning business opportunity and mitigate risks.
• Provide trainings to commercial team and BO team on MSA, negotiation on the contract from legal perspective.
• Advise the business on regulatory, privacy, antitrust, advertising/promotional, commercial, compliance, improper payment matters
• Lead or participate the discussion to align the contracting and payment strategy
• Lifecycle supervision and management on all contracts including termination, expiration, amendment, renewal.
• Other ad hoc requests

Site contract support:

• Provide legal support in assigned project and be responsible for legal escalation to sponsor
• Legal support on ICF, POA/LOA, LRA and ancillary legal documents
• Provide legal support to Lead Clinical Contract Specialist on site contract negotiation
• Work together with CRA on partner site contract strategy
• Provide site contract training sessions from time to time internally and externally.
• Other ad hoc requests

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as practiced lawyer in corporate law and/or employment law and/or immigration law, or in-house.
• Experience as in house counsel is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of CRO related laws and regulation GCP/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirement is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, teamwork, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.
• Strong time management, technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies.
• JD or LL.M from an accredited law school and admission to state bar in good standing is required. License to practice law in the U.S.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and innovative workplace that embraces new ideas.
• Competitive compensation package that shall commensurate with experience.
• Supportive colleagues that are driven by their passion for our mission.
• Opportunities for accelerated career advancement as the team grows.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This role is not open to agency solicitation.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. HiRO does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

The estimated base salary range for this role is $110,000.00-$130,000.00. Final compensation contingent on relevant experience.

Contact us:

If you are interested in this role, please apply. We also encourage you to follow our company page on Linkedin for the most up to date company news and job postings.

At HiRO, we believe that curiosity drives innovation, hard work fuels success, and creativity inspires solutions. We’re looking for individuals who thrive on exploring new ideas and approaches. If you are passionate about your work and eager to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you.

Benefits found in job post

401(k), Vision insurance, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Disability insurance