General Counsel
Nashville, Tennessee
G&A – Legal /
Full-Time /
On-site
Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!
The General Counsel will establish and lead the legal function at August Bioservices. This role combines executive-level legal counsel with hands-on contract management, ensuring our operations comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the contracts that we sign as well as with industry regulations. This role will develop an August Bio Master Service Agreement (MSA) template to cover commercial manufacturing contracts with clients. The template should set forth the ideal terms and conditions in long term contractual manufacturing contracts for August Bio, and be used as the standard against which other client-provided templates are evaluated for business risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice to the executive team on a wide range of legal issues.
- Oversee the company's legal function including managing external legal resources.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including corporate governance, securities, employment, and intellectual property laws.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies.
- Work with external legal resources to manage any litigation and dispute resolution processes.
- Develop and implement legal strategies to protect the company's interests and mitigate risks.
- Stay current with changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company and provide proactive advice on potential impacts.
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements (MSAs), supply agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), internal employee agreements.
- Ensure client contracts are aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Implement and maintain a contract management system to track contract milestones and obligations.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms and legal best practices.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide legal support for business initiatives and projects.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment and 4+ years in-house at a CDMO or other pharmaceutical company.
- Depth of knowledge around contractual framework and specific terms and conditions for outsourced commercial manufacturing contracts.
- Strong knowledge of corporate, securities, employment, and intellectual property law with experience in Pharmacy, CDMO, and Manufacturing Compliance preferred.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic legal advice.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.
We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!
August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.
