Corporate Legal Counsel

GenScript/ProBio • Piscataway, NJ

4h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.
GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
GenScript Legal Department has a mid-sized in-house legal team, responsible for U.S. Legal and Compliances issues. The Legal Department offers opportunities to grow for our lawyers and supporting members who are committed to grow with the company.

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D.) plus two years of legal experience as U.S. licensed lawyer with a law firm or an in-house legal team; or LLM degree, passed a U.S. State bar, with two years legal experience
• Motivation and committed to perform solid ground work and find opportunity to grow in the legal field
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Nice To Haves

• Chinese mandarin language a plus

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and provide legal support to business Units in the U.S. markets
• Conduct legal research on legal issues assigned by supervising attorney
• Use of Legal research platforms (LexisNexis) and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools required
• Coordinating with Corporate Secretary Office to support corporate organizational works for the U.S. legal entities, verification, clarification, and documenting organizational structures
• Collect, organize, and update new developments on laws, regulations, and relevant cases related to Biotechnology, Technology, and Life Science industry, and Employment/HR, for compliance purposes
• Manage litigation cases
• Collect information, participate in internal investigations, and assist with the management of outside legal counsel
• Coordinate with HR and outside law firms on employment related immigration and/or visa matters
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervising attorney.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level