Associate Corporate Counsel

At Editas Medicine, we are pioneering the possible. Our mission and commitment is to translate the power and potential of the CRISPR/Cas12a and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems into a robust pipeline of medicines for people living with serious diseases around the world.  Our goal is to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative, durable, precision genomic medicines for a broad class of diseases.  

Why Choose Editas?

At Editas Medicine, we’re a team of passionate problem solvers, harnessing the power and potential of CRISPR gene editing to transform the future of medicine. Driven by a shared purpose to serve people living with serious diseases, we succeed together through collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. If you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard and respected, where you can operate at the forefront of gene editing, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine, come join us and become an Editor!

Decoding The Role:

Editas Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and experienced corporate attorney to join its growing legal team. The attorney will partner across functions to develop, negotiate, and execute a high volume of contracts; manage, update and revise template agreements for the organization; oversee contract management software system and contract policies and procedures; and provide any other legal support as may be needed within the organization. The attorney will report to Editas’ Corporate Counsel.

Characterizing Your Impact:

As the Associate Corporate Counsel, you will:

• Draft, negotiate and manage a high volume and variety of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, master service agreements, SaS agreements, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and statements of work
• Provide pragmatic and timely legal advice to support the organization’s business and scientific teams during the preparation, negotiation, and execution of various contractual arrangements
• Maintain and oversee a contract lifecycle management system (Agiloft); ensure compliance with active contractual arrangements
• Develop and improve internal template agreements
• Collaboratively and pro-actively build strong cross-functional working relationships between the Legal Team and other functions within the organization Participate in various Legal Team projects and initiatives
• Other functions and responsibilities as determined by the needs of the Legal Team

The Ideal Transcript:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Qualifications

·       J.D. from an accredited law school

·       Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Massachusetts

·       Between 2-3 years of relevant experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, preferably with experience in a law firm and/or in-house biopharmaceutical/biotech company settings.

Fundamentals That Set You Apart

·       Experience with licensing and technology transactions preferred

·       Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of transactions for multiple departments

·       A team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written and verbal), organizational, and decision-making skills

·       Ability to work independently and pro-actively

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

Aspire to be an Editor? We invite you to apply and join us at the forefront of innovation and be a key contributor to realizing Editas Medicine's mission of developing transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases..