Corporate / Commercial Attorney

Are you ready fora new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Corporate / Commercial Attorney!

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Primary responsibility for legal services to one or more identified business units and functions within geographical scope.

• Negotiating, both internally with stakeholders and externally with third parties, such as customers, suppliers and authorities.

• Negotiating and drafting various agreements relating to the identified units and functions, including supply and distribution agreements, research and development agreements, manufacturing and sourcing agreements, and confidentiality and license agreements.

• Managing litigations related to the identified units and functions, including outside counsel.

• M&A legal management related to the identified units and functions, including outside counsel.

• Advising on various regulatory issues related to the identified units and functions, including anti-trust.

• Developing training materials and sessions on relevant legal issues for the identified units and functions.

• Keeping abreast of legislative and regulatory changes within region that may affect the identified units and functions.

• Willingness to travel when necessary

To succeed you must hold:

• JD degree

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

• Excellent analytical, written and communication skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills and ability to solve disputes

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Self-motivated, proactive, organized and able to multi-task effectively

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Interest in biotechnology and sustainable business

Location: Franklinton, NC (Hybrid)
Application deadline: February 27, 2026
Expected salary range: $160,000 - $180,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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