Associate Director, Legal Contracts at Travere Therapeutics in San Diego, CA

Job description

Department: 101400 Legal Location: San Diego Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do. We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients . Position Summary: The Associate Director, Corporate Counsel, Legal Contracts is responsible for providing a high quality and diverse range of contractual legal services, while exercising discretion, professionalism, and solid judgment. In addition, the Associate Director, Corporate Counsel, Legal Contracts will draft and negotiate agreements, protecting the company’s interests while ensuring the company’s contractual arrangements are in compliance with applicable laws, as well as oversee and optimize contracts related policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of agreements across many company departments including: Research and Development oriented agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Vendor Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Operations oriented agreements, and Commercial oriented agreements. Draft and negotiate other types of agreements as needed. Provide legal advice to the business on contract matters, including structuring, contract interpretation, compliance and enforcement, risk assessment, and legal and regulatory compliance. Resolve legal and compliance issues using negotiation skills and expertise; negotiate with sophisticated counterparties. Partner closely with the business to address current needs, anticipated future needs, and resolve internal and external business challenges and/or regulatory issues. Assist with the optimization, implementation, and monitoring of contracting policies, procedures and programs, working closely with and partnering with the business and G&A functions. Maintain a current working knowledge of new laws, case law trends with respect to contracts, regulatory developments, ; recommend process, product, or service improvements. Education/Experience Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA accredited law school and active licensee of the California Bar in good standing or q ualified to practice law as in-house counsel in California. Minimum of 6 - 8 years of attorney experience, with combined corporate legal experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device or other life sciences company, and law firm preferred. Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements: The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork. Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts with experience specific to the life sciences industry (Collaboration Agreements, Sponsored Research Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Service Agreements, License Agreements, Supply Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, etc.) Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the