Flagship Pioneering
Strategic Transactions Counsel, APEX
$176K–$346K
Cambridge, MA USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, MA USA
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- Approximately 5+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience; qualifications specify 5+ years in complex life sciences transactions.
- Education
- J.D. from a leading law school.
About the job
Leads complex strategic and capital transactions across Flagship Pioneering and its portfolio, partnering with business and legal leaders to structure, negotiate, and complete deals.
What you'll do
- Drive execution, structuring, and negotiation of licensing, collaboration, partnership, joint venture, M&A, equity investment, and other strategic transactions.
- Coordinate internal teams and external advisors, manage concurrent deals, and advise stakeholders on legal interpretation, risk, and compliance.
- Develop transaction processes, playbooks, templates, and best practices; monitor relevant industry and legal developments.
What they ask for
- J.D. from a leading law school and licensed to practice in the United States.
- 5+ years of experience in complex life sciences transactions, including top-tier law firm experience.
- Deep expertise in collaborations, licensing agreements, and other significant partnering transactions.
- Ability to lead negotiations on complex, high-value deals in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
Nice to have
- Previous in-house experience is preferred but not required.
- Expertise in M&A is a plus.
Pay
$176,000 - $346,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
No AI work stated; the applicant privacy notice says applications may be reviewed using AI-assisted screening tools.
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