ProPharma · 2 days ago
General Counsel
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expProPharma is a consulting firm that supports biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical organizations in advancing scientific breakthroughs. The General Counsel will manage legal processes, provide guidance on various agreements, and ensure compliance while minimizing legal risks for the company.
BiopharmaMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
With assistance from outside counsel as appropriate in the General Counsel’s discretion, consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits.)
Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
Assist in the negotiation and writing of contracts for business operations, and ongoing interactions, insurance matters and other agreements and correspondence on legal matters as required
Track and monitor the status of agreements and contracts
Advise managers within the company and work alongside employees in Strategic Business Units, Marketing, Brand Communication, Sales, Corporate Alliances
Manage various projects and deadlines
Advise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various opportunities and ongoing operations
Provide general legal counsel and offer counsel on a variety of legal issues
Translate and explain legal language
Liaise with insurance providers to review insurance issues requiring legal expertise
Ensure legal objectives are met
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes
Keep updated on legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the company and its affiliates
Minimize risks and maximize legal rights
Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements
With outside counsel, develop solutions to complex legal questions
Act as a legal consultant and liaison in any legal matters, mediations, arbitrations and hearings
Interface with, coordinate and/or assist outside legal counsel on specific matters
Draft letters and correspondences on behalf of the company
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
The General Counsel must have a completed Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and be a member of good standing of at least one state's bar association
Minimum of 10 years' experience in-house with previous private law firm experience strongly preferred
Corporate law experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to collaborate effectively with outside legal counsel
Proficient in legal research
Able to work with others in various geographies and different time zones
Analytical and logical thinking
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Limited travel required
Company
ProPharma
At ProPharma, we help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies bring life-changing therapies to market.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.63MKey Investors
Jump Capital
2020-10-23Series Unknown· $8.63M
2020-09-22Acquired
2015-03-25Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Dawn Sherman
CEO and Board Chair
Brian Tuttle
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
2025-12-05
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