Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

Atlanta, GA
📍 Atlanta, GA🏢 On-site
About the job

<p><strong>Chief Legal Officer &#8211; Life Sciences</strong></p><p>To Apply Now - email your resume to <a href="mailto:job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.io" target="_blank">job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.io</a></p><p><strong>

Who

</strong>&#160;A seasoned Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience, including a strong background in the life sciences sector.</p><p><strong>

What

</strong>&#160;You will lead all legal affairs and serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive team, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters.</p><p><strong>

When

</strong>&#160;Interviews begin in December&#8212;apply now for early consideration.</p><p><strong>

Where

</strong>&#160;North Atlanta, GA &#8211; Onsite role.</p><p><strong>

Why

</strong>&#160;Join a growing company where your leadership and legal expertise will drive enterprise-level decisions and long-term success.</p><p><strong>

Office Environment

</strong>&#160;Executive-level, collaborative environment focused on innovation, compliance, and strategic growth.</p><p><strong>

Salary

</strong>&#160;Base salary up to $350,000/year, plus performance incentives.</p><p></p><p><strong>

Position Overview

</strong></p><p>As Chief Legal Officer, you will be the senior-most legal authority, responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.</p><p></p><p>&#9679;

Key Responsibilities

</p><ul><li>Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.</li><li>Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.</li><li>Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.</li><li>Advise on M&amp;A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.</li><li>Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.</li><li>Ensure the company&#8217;s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.</li></ul><p></p><p>&#9679;

Qualifications

</p><ul><li>JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required.</li><li>20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry.</li><li>Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.</li><li>Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.</li></ul><p></p><p>Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.</p>

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