Senior Corporate Counsel - Remote

Overview

The Senior Corporate Counsel role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements and providing legal guidance across various functions within Velsera, a company focused on accelerating drug discovery and development through innovative software and services.

In Short

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Lead contract negotiations with pharmaceutical and biotech customers.
• Provide legal counsel on compliance with global privacy regulations.
• Develop internal processes for data security and incident response.
• Advise on employment law issues and remote work policies.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate transactions including M&A.
• Monitor evolving laws relevant to digital health and data use.
• Translate legal risks into business-aligned recommendations.
• Collaborate with various internal teams for legal support.
• Build a scalable legal function across a global business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate law, preferably in tech or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Experience with contract negotiation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing legal projects and corporate transactions.
• Familiarity with digital health and AI regulations is a plus.
• Proactive approach to legal risk management and compliance.

Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Impactful work in the life sciences and healthcare sector.
• Flexible work hours and a supportive work culture.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that drive change.
• Support for work-life balance and employee well-being.