WEP Clinical · 9 hours ago
Legal Contracts Specialist (Clinical Research)
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expWEP Clinical is a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives. The Legal Contracts Specialist will support the company’s legal, clinical, and commercial operations globally by preparing, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a variety of agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities are to manage the full lifecycle of clinical trial agreement contracts on behalf of clients with Institutions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution, working closely with the Clinical Trial Paralegal and Clinical Trial operations
Also draft, review, and negotiate a variety of other agreements, including Master Service Agreements, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, consultancy agreement, safety data exchange agreements, and licensing agreements, ensuring they align with company policies, applicable laws, and business objectives
Provide support in ensuring legal compliance across all contractual matters by interpreting and applying relevant laws and regulations within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector
Work with the Global Head of Legal and Legal Counsel to respond to internal stakeholders on all contract-related queries and provide clear, practical, and timely legal advice to support decision-making and business goals
Identify potential risks and liabilities within contracts and propose effective mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests
Review and provide feedback on documents, presentations, and communications with third parties to ensure legal accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company objectives
Conduct legal research, monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company’s operations, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, particularly those governing pharmaceutical and healthcare contracts globally
Support all contract-related matters globally, provide guidance and ensuring all internal legal and compliance processes are followed
Partner closely with business teams to ensure that contracts are structured and executed in a manner that balances legal risk with commercial objectives
Stay current on global clinical agreements and country specific requirements
Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure consistency
Contribute to new business initiatives, projects, and process improvement activities within the legal function as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a paralegal certificate, legal diploma, or equivalent legal training is strongly preferred. An advanced law degree (e.g., JD or LLM) is an asset
Minimum 3-5 years' of commercial experience, ideally within the pharmaceuticals/life sciences sector
Experience in clinical trial contract management, including international exposure. Strong experience reviewing and negotiating terms & conditions and adapting clauses to country‑specific requirements. Comfortable negotiating with clinical sites and service providers across multiple regions
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise information
Proven experience with data privacy, including its application and importance in healthcare
Proficiency in legal and financial concepts, with strong analytical and due-diligence capabilities
Excellent organisational skills and a track record of supporting or leading planning processes
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Professional, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Confident and effective communicator with fluency in written and verbal commercial English
Preferred
Fluency in another language or experience handling legal/contractual matters in another country is a bonus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
401K safe harbor plan and company match
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Company
WEP Clinical
WEP Clinical is a specialist pharma services company that works with drug developers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
TJC
2021-11-17Private Equity
Leadership Team
Robert Goodman
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
2026-01-12
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