Building expert teams to advance science.

About the Role 

At Rose BioSolutions, our capabilities span foundational research with human immune cells and stem cells to the complete advanced therapy manufacturing continuum. We are an established operation with a world-class team of experts, and we apply our R.O.S.E standard to every program and relationship: Reliable, Outcome driven, Scalable, and Excellent!

The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as the primary deputy and strategic second-in-command to the General Counsel. This individual must function with extreme independence, taking complete ownership of complex commercial negotiations, risk allocation, and departmental scaling. The ideal candidate brings deep, non-negotiable expertise within the life sciences or Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) sectors, enabling immediate delegation of critical matters without the need for micro-review.

Why Rose BioSolutions:

At Rose, you are not just another layer in a large organization—you are a key contributor in a nimble, high-impact team. We offer:

• Direct exposure to diverse and complex client projects across multiple modalities.

• A collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment where ideas are heard and acted upon.

• Opportunities to grow your technical expertise and take ownership of your work.

• Close interaction with leadership and clients, enabling real influence on project outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• High-Stakes Contract Negotiation: Autonomously draft, review, and negotiate highly complex Master Services Agreements (MSAs), CDMO agreements, clinical trial agreements (CTAs), and strategic vendor partnerships.

• Independent Escalation & Risk Management: Evaluate and resolve sophisticated legal, regulatory, and business risks; confidently manage complex negotiations with external law firms, clients, and partners.

• Cross-Functional Advisory: Provide proactive, broad-based analysis and counsel to executive leadership on specialized operational areas including data privacy, healthcare compliance, employment law, and intellectual property.

• Operational Leadership: Assist the General Counsel in designing, implementing, and enforcing company-wide legal policies, procedural workflows, and compliance frameworks.

• Outside Counsel Management: Oversee and manage specialized outside counsel on litigation, complex intellectual property portfolios, and domestic regulatory matters to ensure cost-effective, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited US law school and an active license to practice law in good standing in at least one US state bar.

• Experience: Minimum of 8–12 years of transactional legal experience, with a heavy preference for a combination of AmLaw top-tier firm training and in-house life sciences or CDMO corporate experience.

• Specialized Skills: Documented expertise in complex risk allocation, biotechnology manufacturing frameworks, data privacy regulations (GDPR/CCPA), and healthcare compliance infrastructure.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this role is up to $236k/yr (18% bonus). Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Every process we design is a step toward a cure. You’ll be making a real impact on the health of people in your community and across the globe.

• Expertise: Work alongside a world-class team of scientists and operational leaders in a "no-ego" environment.

• Stability & Growth: We offer the security of an established operation with the career growth opportunities of a rapidly expanding organization.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company contribution.

• Generous PTO and professional development support.

Rose BioSolutions is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.