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NorthPoint Search Group

Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

NorthPoint Search Group, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences Who: A seasoned Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience, including a strong background in the life sciences sector.

What: You will lead all legal affairs and serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive team, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters.

When: Interviews begin in December—apply now for early consideration.

Where: North Atlanta, GA – Onsite role.

Why: Join a growing company where your leadership and legal expertise will drive enterprise-level decisions and long-term success.

Executive-level, collaborative environment focused on innovation, compliance, and strategic growth.

Base salary up to $350,000/year, plus performance incentives.

Position Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.

Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.

Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.

Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.

Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.

Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.

Qualifications

JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required.

20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry.

Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.

Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy.

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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