Menlo Park, CA Hybrid $235K-$260K

GRAIL is hiring a Senior Staff Counsel, Commercial Transactions #4625

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with GRAIL’s Commercial organization to support commercial programs and transactions, as well as contract processes workflows.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and corporate agreements, including: commercial and sales agreements, payer and provider agreements, and vendor and services agreements.
  • Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to Commercial leaders on contract interpretation, customer obligations, sales and marketing materials, compliance requirements, risk assessments, and escalation pathways.
  • Provide timely, concise counsel to internal clients on a wide array of transactional matters, including IP ownership, regulatory and privacy implications, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
  • Advise cross-functional partners on healthcare compliance considerations and data privacy implications in commercial contracting, where applicable.
  • Serve as a legal partner to business teams driving commercial strategy and growth
  • Build strong working relationships with business leaders to support operational decision-making and partnership management.
  • Assist with policy development, template optimization, training, commercial processes, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Independently manage negotiations and priorities with minimal oversight.
  • Identify opportunities to improve templates, workflows, policies, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Contribute to long-range planning for the Commercial Law and Corporate Transactions teams.

Requirements

  • A U.S.-based JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership or eligibility for in-house counsel registration.
  • Significant experience advising commercial or customer-facing business teams on both legal and business issues.
  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance, anti-kickback considerations, data privacy laws, and regulatory frameworks applicable to commercial health offerings.
  • Ability to travel 5% as required.

Nice to Have

  • 5+ years of transactional experience (mix of top-tier law firm and in-house preferred) with a strong emphasis on commercial agreements in the life sciences, diagnostics, biotech, or healthcare technology industries.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience supporting senior and executive business leaders.
  • Possess exceptional organizational, analytical, and planning capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Prioritize effectively, triage competing workflows, and deliver results efficiently while exercising sound judgment.
  • Bring a proactive, self-motivated mindset with a high degree of ownership, initiative, and professionalism.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment and collaborate effectively across multiple business units.
  • Exemplify GRAIL’s core values: Embrace Change, Solve Problems Together, Think BIG!, Be Courageous, and Bring an Open Mind.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Additional Information

  • Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.
  • Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
  • Ability to travel 5% as required.
Required Skills
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Posted 3 months ago