Staff Financial Group · 15 hours ago
Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$350K/yr - $350K/yr
20+ years expStaff Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Chief Legal Officer with extensive legal experience in the life sciences sector. The role involves leading all legal affairs, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and serving as a strategic advisor to the executive team.
B2BFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues
Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation
Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships
Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts
Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals
Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable
Qualification
Required
JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required
20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry
Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions
Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Company
Staff Financial Group
Staff Financial Group is a staffing and recruiting company offering accounting and financial recruiting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andree Frost
Client Partner/Managing Director Recruiting
Michael Lanzillotti
Client Partner
Company data provided by crunchbase