Vice President, Legal

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🕒 May 7

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Profluent Bio

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1 - 10 employees

💰 $9M Seed Round on 2022-08

Born out of pioneering research in artificial intelligence and biology, Profluent Bio develops machine learning models that can read and write biomolecules for human health and industrial applications. Based in Berkeley, CA, we are an early-stage, well-funded startup consisting of world-class scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs. Join our passionate founding team as we propel our high-impact work forward!

📋 Description

• Lead legal strategy and execution for complex transactions, including licensing, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations across therapeutics, diagnostics, agriculture, biocatalysis, and manufacturing • Serve as a genuine thought partner to BD and executive leadership from the earliest stages of deal structuring, not just at the contract execution phase • Collaborate with R&D teams to critically refine research plans and SOWs to ensure technical objectives are precise, actionable, and aligned with contractual terms • Draft, negotiate, and advise on a range of mid-to-complex agreements, including IP licenses, options, evaluations, MSAs, revenue sharing agreements, SRAs, and similar instruments • Develop generalizable deal principles and strategies in partnership with BD, R&D, and executive leadership, including partnering with alliance management through the contract lifecycle • Triage and communicate risk in ways that are actionable and grounded in evidence, and translate legal considerations into business strategy, not just legal analysis • Perform effectively in high-stakes, live negotiation settings, including multi-party sessions with sophisticated counterparties

🎯 Requirements

• JD from an accredited institution • Scientific background: a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field (bachelor's minimum; advanced degree preferred but not required where scientific fluency is demonstrated) • Significant experience in life sciences transactions, with a demonstrable deal history spanning licensing, joint ventures, strategic collaborations, and similar complex structures • Experience at a well-regarded law firm (top 10 or equivalent) where you developed high-volume, high-diversity transactional experience across multiple clients and deal types

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with equity participation • 401(k) with a strong employer match • Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance • Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance • Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biology