Senior Legal Counsel

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join a growing global organization within the clinical research and life sciences industry for a hybrid permanent position based in Raleigh, NC. The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor, partnering with business leaders across the organization to support commercial operations, manage risk, and provide strategic guidance on a variety of legal matters within a multinational environment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Legal Counsel include:

· Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including client, vendor, consulting, and strategic partnership contracts.

· Provide legal guidance on corporate, employment, compliance, privacy, and operational matters while balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.

· Partner with cross-functional teams including Business Development and Operations to identify legal risks and support key business initiatives.

· Assist with mergers, acquisitions, due diligence activities, and integration efforts related to strategic growth opportunities.

· Support the enhancement of legal processes, compliance programs, and risk management frameworks across the organization.

Qualifications for the Senior Legal Counsel include:

· Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active admission to practice law within the United States.

· 10+ years of post-qualification legal experience with significant expertise in sophisticated commercial contracting and negotiations.

· Prior experience supporting organizations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, healthcare, or broader life sciences industries.

· Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate effectively with executive leadership and senior stakeholders.

· Experience working within multinational organizations and managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.

· Strong business acumen with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal and commercial challenges.

Compensation for the Senior Legal Counsel:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and additional employee benefits

This job opens for applications on 9/3/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: legal counsel, commercial contracts, contract negotiation, life sciences, CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, healthcare law, corporate law, compliance, privacy laws, data protection, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, regulatory matters, risk management, legal operations, stakeholder management, strategic transactions, vendor agreements, business development, corporate governance, cross-functional collaboration, multinational organizations, legal advisory, healthcare regulations, contract management, in-house counsel, legal compliance

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