Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

NorthPoint Search Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • $350,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

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Who: A seasoned Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience, including a strong background in the life sciences sector.

What: You will lead all legal affairs and serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive team, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters.

When: Interviews begin in December—apply now for early consideration.

Where: North Atlanta, GA – Onsite role.

Why: Join a growing company where your leadership and legal expertise will drive enterprise-level decisions and long-term success.

Office Environment: Executive-level, collaborative environment focused on innovation, compliance, and strategic growth.

Salary: Base salary up to $350,000/year, plus performance incentives.

Position Overview:

As Chief Legal Officer, you will be the senior-most legal authority, responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.
  • Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.
  • Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.
  • Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.
  • Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.

Qualifications:

  • JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required.
  • 20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry.
  • Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
  • Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationAtlanta, GA

Skills

  • Bar Membershipunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Biologyunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Governanceunmatched
  • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
  • FDA Requirementsunmatched
  • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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