Interim Commercial Counsel

  • Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Full Time

Major, Lindsey & Africas Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Commercial Counsel.
Overview : Our client seeks a skilled commercial counsel to assist with securities filings and contract review, negotiation, and drafting.
Company: Our client is a clinical stage life sciences organization using mRNA applications to treat autoimmune diseases.
Experience: Eight or more years of transactional experience acquired in a top law firm or in-house environment advising life sciences clients.
Location: East Coast remote.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Review, negotiate, and draft myriad commercial agreements including main service agreements (MSAs), material transfer agreements (MTAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), joint venture agreements (JVAs), consulting agreements, and licensing agreements.
  • Assist with Phase III clinical trial agreements as needed.
  • Assist with the preparation and filing of securities and governance materials including: 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8Ks, and registration statements (S-1s and S-3s).
Qualifications Include:
  • Excellent academic credentials including a law degree from a well-respected, national law school.
  • Eight or more years legal experience acquired in a top law firm or in-house environment advising life sciences clients on commercial matters.
  • Experience negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs, MTAs, NDAs, JVAs, consulting agreements, and licensing agreements.
  • Command of issues associated with preparation and filing of 10-Qa, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, S-1s, and S-3s.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLAs Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 225075

Job ID: 482469303
Originally Posted on: 6/23/2025

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