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Clinical Trial, Commercial & R&D Counsel (Pharma / Life Sciences)

Axiom Talent Platform
CompanyAxiom Talent Platform
CategoryHealthcare
LocationUS - US - Minneapolis
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted24 Apr 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
  Join Our Team as Clinical Trial, Commercial & R&D Counsel at Axiom We are seeking experienced attorneys to support legal teams within the pharma and health systems space. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and research-related agreements, with an emphasis on global work, clinical research organizations (CROs), and research & development (R&D) transactions. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: Master Services Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SOWs) Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) Consulting Agreements Provide legal support for global transactions and cross-border collaborations Advise on and support engagements with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) Handle R&D-related legal work, including: Pre-clinical research agreements Sponsored research agreements (e.g., industry–academic collaborations) Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) Support licensing and collaboration agreements within the life sciences space Partner with business stakeholders, including business development and licensing (BD&L) teams, on strategic and operational initiatives Contribute to structuring and negotiating research collaborations and related transactions Qualifications J.D. and active bar membership in good standing Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or health system sectors (a blend is preferred) Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following priority areas: Global transactional experience Working with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) R&D legal work, including pre-clinical and sponsored research Familiarity with intellectual property transactions in the life sciences space Experience supporting licensing, collaboration, and research agreements Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Compensation:   The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.   Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.   About Axiom:   For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence ( Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35% ). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and  love both the law and your life.   Learn more about life at Axiom .    Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today�