Contracts Attorney

Position Summary The Contracts Attorney is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of contracts.
This person must have strong business acumen, attention to detail, and thrive in a challenging environment.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, capable of re-prioritizing workloads with little notice and possess a willingness to work in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment.
This position reports to the Assoc.
Director of Legal and will interact with appropriate business units to streamline activities that affect contracts and delivery of services to the Company.
The position focuses heavily on contract review and management of contract workflow and processes.
The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Alcami core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.
Essential Functions · Revises, edits, and prepares redlines of complex commercial contracts, including master services agreements, laboratory service agreements, collaboration agreements, development agreements and other commercial supply agreements.
· Assists in ongoing periodic review of Company contract templates, contract playbooks, Company guidelines, and contract policies and procedures.
· Analyzes the legal and business obligations set forth within cont racts and evaluate risk or potentially unfavorable language.
· Supports commercial counsel with drafting and revising contracts, Company contract templates, Company guidelines, and Company contract policies and procedures.
· Assists in maintaining Company’s internal tracking system of all pending contracts and matters.
· Manages the Company’s contract management system and ensure on-time processing of all contracts from initial request through execution.
· Evaluates the commercial and legal risk to the Company and suggests appropriate contract structures or terms that will provide effective risk management.
· Provides support to the Company’s business units and commercial counsel as related to contracts and interpretation of contractual issues.
· Negotiates contract provisions directly with Company clients and other external parties.
· Drafts template contracts, correspondence, memoranda, and other documentation as needed.
· Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
Education and Experience · Admission to state bar + minimum 2 years professional experience in a law firm or corporate setting required.
· Prior experience in a CMO/CDMO, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred, but not required.
· Experience with federal and state regulations is a plus, but not required.
· Experience with commercial leases is a plus, but not required.
Alcami Non-Negotiables · Consistently demonstrates honesty and integrity through personal example.
· Follows all safety policies and leads by example a safety first culture.
· Produces high quality work product with a focus on first time right.
· Complies with the company code of conduct and policies and regulatory standards.
Alcami Core Leadership Competencies · Thinks strategically.
Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities.
Considers the downstream impact.
Seeks to understand the why.
Focuses on work that matters.
· Develops organization and others.
Takes ownership to develop self and others.
Seeks out new opportunities and experiences for continuous learning.
· Acts decisively.
Makes and acts on decisions quickly.
Makes decisions with the customer and their patients in mind.
Meets commitments with a sense of urgency.
Seeks ways to be more efficient.
· Drives performance.
Holds self and others accountable.
Delivers results first time right.
Never settles for status quo.
Willing to have tough conversations.
Asks for feedback and takes action to improve.
· Passion for customers.
Listens to understand.
Asks the right questions.
Gets to the heart of the matter and uses that insight to provide value.
· Works collaboratively.
Seeks out the experience of others with the aim for better results.
Open minded regardless where ideas originate.
Flexible and easy to work with.
Functional Competencies · Strong understanding of legal issues and risks pertinent to contract drafting and administration.
· Solid understanding of contracting in life science companies, including the development, clinical and commercial contract processes.
· Demonstrated ability to think creatively, work independently, find solutions and think strategically.
· Ability to complete tasks with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up, while having good judgment on when to seek guidance.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly redlining in Microsoft Word).
· Ability to work with SalesForce, DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat software.
· Experience working under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
· Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Decision Making and Supervision Required · Uses professional concepts and critical thinking to solve complex problems.
· Independently determines methods and procedures, including assignments and the work of others.
Travel Requirements · Up to 5% travel required.
Higher initial travel may be required as part of onboarding.
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently walk; talk or hear; and use hands to type.
The employee is required some of the time to stand, and sit.
The employee is required to occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms.
The employee must some of the time lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
There is no special vision requirement for this job.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
#LI-onsite What We Offer You: • Competitive salary with career advancement opportunities • Bonus plan • Medical, dental and vision coverage from day one • 401(k) with company match • Company paid vacation, holiday and sick-leave • Voluntary benefits including short & long-term disability, life, accident, critical illness insurances Diversity and Inclusion: Alcami values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.