Health Care and Life Sciences Senior Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior attorney with expertise in health care and life sciences law for its Austin, TX office. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience, particularly in clinical research-related contracting and regulatory compliance. This role requires managing complex matters autonomously and advising sophisticated clients while supporting the growth of the practice.

Duties

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and strategic structuring of complex agreements, including Clinical Trial Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and Material Transfer Agreements.
• Advise clients on compliance with regulatory frameworks such as FDA regulations, HIPAA, and ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Provide business-oriented guidance on clinical research operations and regulatory strategy.
• Develop and oversee policies and contracting frameworks for clients.
• Collaborate on sophisticated regulatory and transactional matters.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys and associates.
• Participate in practice development and client relationship management.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• 6+ years of experience in health care and/or life sciences law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating CTAs, DUAs, MTAs, and BAAs.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research compliance frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.

Skills

• Strong client-service orientation.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Realistic path to partnership.
• Multiple mentoring opportunities.
• Direct partner and client access.
• Competitive billing expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities.
• Structured professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive culture.

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.