Senior Legal Counsel

Who we are

Alltrna, a Flagship-founded company, has mapped tRNA biology to systematically design tRNA medicines and encode a completely new, unifying approach to treating both rare and common human diseases driven by shared genetic mutations.  Our mission is to unlock tRNA biology and pioneer tRNA therapeutics to regulate the protein universe and resolve disease. Alltrna’s platform combines internal expertise and proprietary machine learning tools to unlock the entire tRNA biology space. We have an unprecedented opportunity to advance a single tRNA medicine to restore disrupted protein production, regardless of target, for thousands of diseases with the same underlying genetic mutation.

Flagship Pioneering (FSP) conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category bioplatform companies to transform human health and sustainability. Since its launch in 2000, the firm has, through its Flagship Labs unit, applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in more than $200 billion in aggregate value. To date, Flagship has deployed over $2.5 billion in capital toward the founding and growth of its pioneering companies alongside more than $19 billion of follow-on investments from other institutions. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises 42 transformative companies, including Denali Therapeutics (Nasdaq: DNLI), Foghorn Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FHTX), Indigo Ag,, Moderna (Nasdaq: MRNA), Omega Therapeutics (Nasdaq: OMGA), , Sana Biotechnology (Nasdaq: SANA), and Seres Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MCRB).

The Senior Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing a broad range of legal and business matters. The ideal candidate will provide expert legal counsel across the business, including: driving and implementing IP strategy to support a growing company innovating a novel therapeutic modality; managing all aspects of R&D contracting, supporting strategic deals and collaborations, advising on regulatory and commercial aspects, and establishing legal operations and processes. This is an extremely interactive role in a unique environment that requires excellent communication skills and the ability to identify and leverage innovations, partner with and manage external legal resources, provide pragmatic and business-savvy advice, build transactional value, manage multiple priorities, and accurately and succinctly identify and communicate decisions and rationales to both scientific and executive teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, relevant, and practical advice to protect the company’s interests while ensuring an appropriate balance of legal, ethical, and business considerations.
• Provide oversight of the company’s IP strategy: manage IP counsel to continue to build a strong patent portfolio and IP strategy; provide counseling to management on IP related legal matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate various types of agreements including clinical, commercial, corporate, supplier, and other critical business agreements, in partnership with external counsel as needed.
• Serve as a key legal advisor for corporate and business development teams in areas of partnering, due diligence, IP licensing, and commercial topics.
• Build and maintain technical infrastructure to support efficient legal operations, including managing the company’s contract review and approval systems to ensure timely and efficient workflows for all contracting activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to track progress and address any issues related to contract activities to ensure all contractual obligations are tracked, deadlines are met, and relevant stakeholders are informed of their obligations in a timely manner.
• Work with corporate teams and outside counsel to support employment and immigration law matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in Massachusetts
• At least 12 years of legal experience required, including at least 5 years of experience as in-house counsel in biotech or pharma
• Extensive experience with intellectual property, transactional matters, and regulatory requirements, as related to the research, development, and approval of biotech products 
• Proven track record of strategic mindset, adaptability, and effectively partnering with business leadership to create value
• Some litigation experience preferred

• Strong communication and leadership skills.  

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to collaborative work and open-mindedness to shifting strategy in a data-guided manner 
• Ability to provide clear direction and drive decisions and manage risk 
• Sense of urgency with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment 
• Flexibility and the ability to deal with uncertainty 
• Commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical standards 

What We Will Offer You  

• A dynamic early-stage work environment and highly interdisciplinary, talented, and collaborative team 
• Participation in an unprecedented opportunity to advance a single tRNA medicine to restore disrupted protein production, regardless of target, for thousands of diseases with the same underlying genetic mutation 
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing and impactful team  
• Comprehensive, competitive healthcare and dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision coverage through VSP, family leave, flexible paid time off, 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and fully covered parking/commuter benefits 
• Professional growth opportunities through mentoring, training, immersion in cross-functional projects, and opportunities to learn and try new things 

Our Core Values   

• PATIENTS DESERVE BETTER. We are transforming medicine, boldly building a new future for patients.   
• CURIOSITY SPARKS DISCOVERY. We ardently explore the unknown, catalyzing new scientific breakthroughs.  
• COURAGE PROPELS US FORWARD. We take thoughtful risks without fear of failure, growing with each experience.   
• OUR PURPOSE FUELS US. We each lead and work with focus and passion to design groundbreaking tRNA medicines.  
• WE ARE ONE TEAM. We are united on trust and collaboration, embracing all voices and experiences.  

WE GIVE IT OUR ALL, EVERYDAY, FOR PATIENTS EVERYWHERE. WE ARE ALLTRNA.  

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.  

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