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Position Summary:

The Contract Attorney will support the legal and business operations of a growing network of clinical research sites. This role focuses on negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents. The attorney will also ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and review Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs/NDAs), and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Liaise with sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal stakeholders to facilitate contract execution.
• Ensure contracts align with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ICH-GCP, HIPAA).
• Support the legal review of vendor agreements, site leases, and employment contracts as needed.
• Advise business development, operations, and compliance teams on legal and contractual matters.
• Maintain and update contract templates and legal policies to reflect best practices.
• Assist with legal due diligence during acquisitions of new research sites
• Monitor contract status and ensure timely renewals and terminations as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 3+ years of legal experience, preferably with focus in clinical research, healthcare law, or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of clinical research operations and applicable regulations (FDA, GCP, etc.).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with multi-site or network-based research operations.
• Familiarity with IRB/ethics board interactions and patient consent documentation.
• Prior in-house experience or working with a healthcare or research organization.

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