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Director, Corporate Counsel – Contracts & Legal Operations

Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Greater New York City Area

About Beeline Medicines:

Beeline Medicines is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering category-leading precision therapies to transform the lives of people living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a portfolio of potential best-in-class and first-in-disease therapeutic candidates that directly target key pathways governing dysregulated immunological and inflammatory responses, the Company is developing medicines that have the opportunity to provide durable, life-changing impact. Led by an established executive team and backed by world-class life science investors, each day Beeline Medicines is determined to bring the scientific rigor and operational excellence to get to what matters for patients – realizing a world where people with immune-mediated diseases can live life fully.

Job Summary:

The Director, Corporate Counsel –Contracts & Legal Operations serves as a senior legal leader responsible for owning and managing the company’s end-to-end contracting function, while building and refining the processes, systems and infrastructure that enable the legal function to operate efficiently and scale effectively.

This role acts as the primary legal partner for contract-related matters across the organization, leading the drafting, review, negotiation, and prioritization of a wide range of agreements in a fast-paced, pre-commercial biotechnology environment.  In parallel, this individual will design and implement streamlined workflows, templates, and tools that enhance visibility, consistency, and speed in contracting.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in biotech or life sciences contracting, sound legal judgment, and a practical, business-oriented approach. This individual will function both as a hands-on contracts leader and as an operational partner who improves how legal services are delivered across the company. In addition to leading the contracting function, this role will flex into broader corporate and legal initiatives, including governance, entity management, alliance advisory, capital markets activity, and potential future public-company-related initiatives, as the company continues to scale.


Work Arrangement & Location: 

Hybrid - This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two (2) days on-site per week — currently designated as Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional on-site days may be required based on business needs, team priorities, or leadership direction.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of company agreements, including NDAs, vendor and service agreements, clinical trial-related contracts, and other commercial agreements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contract intake, triage, prioritization, and status tracking, ensuring clear visibility and responsiveness to internal stakeholders.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve contracting workflows, intake processes, and approval frameworks to drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
  • Develop, maintain and refine standardized contract templates, playbooks, and guidance materials to support business teams and streamline negotiations.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Procurement/Outsourcing, Finance, and R&D to align contracting processes with business needs and reduce friction in legal engagement.
  • Evaluate and implement tools and systems (e.g., contract lifecycle management system, contract repository and protocols) that support efficient contract management and organization.
  • Triage and allocate contract-related work across internal resources and outside counsel, managing external support as appropriate.
  • Support broader legal department priorities as needed, including corporate governance, entity management, intercompany arrangements, alliance advisory, capital markets activities, and potential future public company–related initiatives (e.g., equity-related legal support), with responsibilities evolving as the company scales.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience including significant in-house experience within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organization. Startup experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing a high volume of complex commercial and clinical-related agreements.
  • Experience developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and scalable legal processes.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with business stakeholders in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Familiarity with legal operations tools and systems (e.g., CLM platforms, document management solutions) preferred
  • Practical understanding of legal workflows, contract lifecycle management, and process optimization.
  • Strong working knowledge of biotech or pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to life sciences legal work.
  • Ability to take ownership of a core legal function and drive execution with minimal oversight.
  • Sound judgment in prioritizing competing demands and managing a high-volume workload.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.

Salary Range:

The expected annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive award (e.g., equity) may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Salary Range

$227,000 - $253,500 USD

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (employee premiums 100% covered by company)
  • 20 accrued days combined time off (PTO/Sick), 12 company holidays, & winter recharge
  • Flexible work arrangements / hybrid schedule
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

*Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms. Additional details provided during the offer process*

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Beeline Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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