Associate Counsel

Andelyn Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that specializes in advancing novel gene therapies from concept to commercialization. Located in Columbus, OH, the company operates out of the Andelyn Corporate Center (ACC) for clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing of viral vectors and plasmids and the Andelyn Development Center (ADC) for preclinical non-cGMP activities.

Our Values are founded in our origin story.

The name “Andelyn” is a hybrid of two gene therapy patients who participated in pivotal Phase I clinical trials at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Andrew received the first U.S. investigational gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2006. Evelyn received experimental gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy in 2015. “Andelyn” combines their names to represent all the families who have courageously participated in the research that makes today’s gene therapies possible.

Through this journey, we have been able to accelerate the development and manufacturing of innovative therapies to bring more treatments to more patients. We are Turning Hope Into Reality™ through our ACCTSions.

ACCOUNTABLE in our actions.

CURIOUS to discover.

COMPASSIONATE in our thinking.

TRUSTWORTHY in our communications.

SUPPORTIVE of one another.

Employees are expected to perform the following essential functions under the framework of our ACCTSions.

The Associate Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to address a wide range of U.S. and international issues in support of the Company’s business and compliance activities under the direction of the Head of Legal. The Associate Counsel will work closely with numerous stakeholders to provide legal services in a broad range of contexts including commercial transactions, risk management, intellectual property, policy development, employment law, international issues, and compliance.

Work closely with the Head of Legal to support the legal and business needs of the Company.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts to include master service agreements, supply agreements, equipment purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase terms and conditions, and collaboration agreements.
Perform legal research and provide legal advice to Andelyn on a range of legal issues, including employment law and intellectual property.
Draft and review Company policies.
Support the company’s record retention program and management of informational assets.
Counsel and train business units on risk management strategies.
Develop creative solutions to minimize process roadblocks and challenges.
Support departments to accomplish enterprise goals and strategic objectives.
Improve and optimize legal processes and procedures to include development of contract templates, creation of checklists, and the contract review process.
Manage risk and ensure that business and compliance needs are accurately reflected in the Company’s commercial agreements.
Assist Head of Legal with managing the Company’s intellectual property assets.
Assist the Head of Legal with implementing and enhancing Andelyn’s corporate compliance program.
Design, plan, and conduct employee training and create training materials.
Research and benchmark legal best practices.
Support performance of due diligence during mergers and acquisitions.
Assist the Head of Legal with management of Andelyn’s federal contractor compliance program.
Serve as a company lead for maintenance of its contract management and archive system; oversee lifecycle management of contracts.
Primary advisor on export control matters, to include the management of restricted party screening of potential business partners.
Assist the Head of Legal with management of outside counsel.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned.

What you bring to the team.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio
0-4 years of commercial legal experience; employment law, intellectual property, and/or transactional experience is preferred, but not required.
Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating confidentiality agreements, procurement agreements, license agreements, and employment agreements.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Strong time and project management skills.
Strong issue-spotting and analytical skills.
Proactive, self-motivating, organized, and able to meet multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment without substantial supervision.
Ability to develop creative and pragmatic solutions for any issues facing the Company.
Preferred: Experience counseling companies on data privacy laws, intellectual property, and employment law issues.
Preferred: Experience analyzing Federal Acquisition Regulations and reviewing federal contracts.
Approach work consistent with Andelyn’s culture and commitment to tolerance, change, new approaches, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Exercise sound discretion and judgment in a manner consistent with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and Andelyn’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Must be a team player and possess a customer service mindset in daily tasks.
Skilled with use of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) including data interpretation and reporting. Advanced experience with PowerPoint is preferred but not required.

What you can expect when working at Andelyn.

The pride of contributing to the development and manufacturing of life-saving therapies
The invaluable experience of being a part of building the foundation of a new organization.
The opportunity to work alongside experts who have over 10 years in the gene therapy field.
Competitive compensation
Eligible day one for medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with basic vision at 100% company-paid
160 hours of Paid Time Off annually
11 Company Paid Holidays plus 2 floating holidays annually.
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Match
Company Paid short and long-term disability.
4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for birth and adoption
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Company Paid LinkedIn Learning access.
Employee Assistance Programs
Flexible work options (role specific)

Andelyn Biosciences embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. As an organization, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone ACCTS.

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