Ginkgo Bioworks
Corporate Counsel
$144K–$217K
Boston, Massachusetts +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 3+ years; experience in a high-pressure law firm setting may be considered when determining minimum experience.
- Education
- BA/BS degree; JD required.
About the job
Leads and negotiates business transactions and provides practical legal advice to support Ginkgo’s biotechnology and lab automation businesses.
What you'll do
- Negotiate customer, vendor, licensing, collaboration, software, SaaS, procurement, and other commercial agreements.
- Advise cross-functional teams on legal risks, transactions, compliance, and business opportunities.
- Improve legal resources and support existing partnerships and new offerings.
What they ask for
- BA/BS degree.
- JD and license to practice law in the United States.
- At least 3 years practicing law in a law firm and/or corporation.
- In-depth experience with complex transactions, including software and technology agreements, licenses, material transfers, collaborations, and general corporate transactions.
Nice to have
- Law firm and in-house experience.
Pay
$144,400–$217,200 USD base salary
Tools
generative AI, legal technology tools, software, SaaS
AI focus
Optimize the responsible use of generative AI and other legal technology tools to accelerate and systematize workflows.
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