Overview
Repligen, a leading public bio-processing company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented In-House Counsel with expertise in employment law and commercial contracts. This role is ideal for an attorney with 6+ years of experience who can provide legal guidance on employment-related matters and negotiate/draft key procurement contracts, master service agreements (MSAs), and vendor contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience advising HR and leadership on employment policies, compliance, and disputes, while also handling a wide range of commercial agreements.
Responsibilities
Employment Law & Compliance• Advise HR and management on employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour laws, and workplace policies.• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations affecting a publicly traded life sciences company.• Support HR in drafting and updating employee handbooks, policies, and training materials.• Manage and resolve employment disputes, internal investigations, and regulatory audits.• Provide legal support for immigration and visa sponsorships, including working with external immigration counsel as needed.
Contracts & Procurement
- Draft, review, and negotiate master service agreements (MSAs), procurement contracts, vendor agreements, and consulting agreements.
- Ensure all contracts align with company policies, risk management strategies, and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with procurement, finance, and business teams to optimize contract negotiations and vendor relationships.
- Support corporate governance initiatives by maintaining contract compliance and best practices.
- Executive level contract reviews
Risk Management & General Legal Support• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks in employment matters and contractual agreements.• Monitor changing employment laws and industry trends to proactively adjust company policies.• Support litigation matters, including working with outside counsel on employment-related claims.• Provide legal training to HR and leadership on employment law best practices.
Qualifications
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.• Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.• Strong background in employment law, including knowledge of EEO laws, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations including ERISA.• Experience negotiating and drafting MSAs, procurement agreements, and vendor contracts.• Familiarity with public company compliance and regulatory requirements (preferred but not required).• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with HR, procurement, and leadership teams.
What Repligen Offers
Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated base salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $160,000-$203,000. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
