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Legal Specialist

Fulcrum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules for genetically defined rare diseases. The Legal Specialist will support a high-volume contracts portfolio—particularly agreements related to pre-clinical and clinical research—while partnering cross-functionally to manage risk, improve contracting processes, and support IP and study start-up activities.

Skills

  • Contract drafting and negotiation for clinical/research agreements
  • Experience with clinical trial and study-related contracts (CTAs, MTAs, investigator agreements)
  • Familiarity with contract management systems
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Stakeholder relationship and project management
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to identify and mitigate legal/compliance risk

Responsibilities

  • Review, interpret, draft, and negotiate a high volume of clinical and research agreements (CTAs, investigator-initiated study agreements, MTAs, etc.).
  • Drive efficiency and coordination in contract processes and support stakeholders to meet business needs.
  • Assess legal and compliance risks in contract terms and work with attorneys to provide practical solutions.
  • Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to business partners and project stakeholders.
  • Use and administer the contracts management system and train others on its use.
  • Support fact-gathering, prepare legal guidance materials, and deliver trainings and presentations on contract-related topics.
  • Assist IP lead with patent assignments and the scientific publication process.
  • Support Enterprise Risk Management implementation and related administrative legal tasks.
  • Develop and maintain contract playbooks, templates, and standardized processes.
  • Review study start-up documents and client-facing presentations; handle other assignments as needed.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with significant relevant experience
  • Paralegal certificate or legal support training advantageous

Benefits

  • Base salary range provided: $107,000–$116,000 USD
  • Competitive benefits package (health, dental, vision) — specifics not detailed in posting
  • Retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k)) — specifics not detailed
  • Paid time off and standard company leave policies
  • Professional development and training opportunities
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Fulcrum Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases in areas of high unmet medical need. Fulcrum's two lead programs in clinical development are losma...

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