Counsel

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. 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.

Overview

The 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. The ideal candidate will have experience either in-house or at a law firm providing advice and guidance to pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies.

Specific Responsibilities

• 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 updating 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

Education and Qualifications

• 2-5 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 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 remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• 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.
• This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards. 

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