Job Description
Interim Consulting Assignment MSA experience in US Law required Biotech/ Lifescience sector Legal Consultant / Commercial Counsel - Vendor Contracts & MSA Review (Biotech) Location: Remote Contract: Interim / Consultant (with potential for permanent) Sector: Biotech / Life Sciences About the Role We are partnering with a fast-growing biotech company transitioning from pre-commercial to commercial operations. They are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel, Legal Counsel, or Contracts Consultant to take ownership of vendor onboarding and Master Services Agreements (MSAs) under US Law This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will streamline the end-to-end vendor onboarding process, working closely with Finance, IT Security, and Data Protection teams across US and UK/EU jurisdictions. Your work will directly support executive decision-making, including CEO sign-off. Key Responsibilities Lead MSA and vendor contract review, negotiation, and execution under US law Take full ownership of the vendor onboarding process, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure efficiency and clarity Apply strong commercial judgment to determine acceptable risk and contract terms Deliver clear, concise summaries of contract reviews for executive sign-off Identify and implement improvements to onboarding and contracting workflows Maintain a pragmatic approach, avoiding unnecessary lengthy negotiations What We're Looking For Qualified lawyer or experienced legal consultant with a focus on commercial agreements, MSAs, and vendor contracts under US Law Experience in biotech is essential, especially familiarity with companies transitioning from pre-commercial to commercial stages. A good understanding of the differences in contracting requirements between the US and UK/EU is required.