In-House Counsel at D. E. Shaw Research

D. E. Shaw Research seeks a highly qualified lawyer to help shape and execute our legal and business strategies. The person in this role will work closely with our team of world-class scientists and engineers, facilitating groundbreaking contributions in science, technology, and drug discovery. Responsibilities will include:

Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts in the life sciences and technology spaces, including license agreements, collaboration agreements, master services agreements, and employment and independent contractor agreementsAdvising on structure of life sciences and technology transactionsHelping to establish and maintain internal best practices and policies in areas such as IP, compliance, and information securityAdvising company leadership on legal and business issues as they arise.

This position will involve working independently as well as with other internal legal professionals and with outside counsel from a variety of practice areas. Successful candidates will have meticulous attention to detail, as well as exceptional writing, communication, analytical, and project management skills. Expertise in life sciences and/or technology licensing and transactions is strongly preferred.

D. E. Shaw Research develops and uses advanced computational technologies to understand the behavior of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules at an atomic level of detail, and to design precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for the treatment of various diseases. Among our core technologies is a proprietary special-purpose supercomputer called ANTON® which we designed and constructed to perform molecular dynamics simulations more than 100 times faster than the world's fastest general-purpose supercomputers. We develop and refine advanced biomolecular modeling methods, software, and machine learning techniques on ANTON®, as well as on general-purpose supercomputers, in order to pursue both internal and collaborative drug discovery programs. Our research, technologies, and pharmaceutical expertise have each played an important role in bringing six drugs into clinical trials.

We are looking to add innovative contributors who share our commitment to fostering a stimulating, positive, and collaborative work environment.

To submit an application, please use the link provided below:https://apply.deshawresearch.com/careers/Register?pipelineId=863&source=LinkedIn

D. E. Shaw Research is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We embrace diversity along all dimensions, and respect and value the unique qualities, perspectives, and identities of every person in our group. We welcome inquiries from all exceptionally well-qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, caste, gender identity, pregnancy, caregiver status, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, disability, or status in any other category protected in this regard by law in any jurisdiction in which we operate.

The expected annual base salary for this position is $350,000–$600,000. Our compensation package also includes variable compensation in the form of sign-on and year-end bonuses, and generous benefits, including relocation and immigration assistance. The applicable annual base salary paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors including the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background. We follow a hybrid work schedule, in which employees work from the office on Tuesday through Thursday, and have the option of working from home on Monday and Friday.