Agency Temporary, Contracts Counsel

Company Overview
ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company's range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases.

Why ImmunityBio?

* ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.

* Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.

* Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.

* Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Contracts Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, with a primary focus on Clinical Trial Agreements ("CTAs"). The role will apply a robust understanding of the laws and regulations governing clinical trials while providing pragmatic legal advice that balances business objectives with risk mitigation.

Essential Functions

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex CTAs, master service agreements (MSAs), confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and vendor service agreements with research sites, and third-party vendors.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of non-clinical vendor agreements, including consulting agreements, master services agreements for general business support (e.g., IT, marketing, facilities), and supply agreements.
• Ensure all clinical trial contracts and processes comply with applicable federal, state, and international laws and regulations, including FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and data privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop, update, and maintain standard agreement templates and negotiation "playbooks" to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Identify potential legal risks within contractual agreements and communicate these risks to internal decision-makers, offering mitigation strategies.
• Assist with the legal aspects of patient informed consent forms (ICFs) to ensure participant protection and compliance.
• Stay current with changes in legislation and regulatory environments affecting clinical research and integrate updates into company templates and processes.
• Design and deliver internal training on R&D legal best practices; maintain templates/playbooks and lead processimprovement initiatives.
• Create, edit and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and standardization of templates.
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Active member of a State Bar Association (preferably California) required.
• 5+ years of experience at a large law firm and/or the legal department of a Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical company required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of statutes, regulations, and industry standards governing GxP, clinical research, trial transparency, and product commercialization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrates discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating clinical trial-related agreements and a strong understanding of the clinical development process.
• Proven ability to handle a wide range of general corporate and commercial contracts beyond the clinical context.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and, preferably, international laws and regulations governing clinical research (e.g., FDA, GCP, ICH guidelines, data privacy regulations).
• Ability to interpret and apply such laws, regulations and policies to inform business activities
• Integrity and ethics, adaptability, innovation/creativity
• Analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and decision-making skills

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works remotely.
• Regular work schedule is Monday - Friday, within standard business hours. Flexibility is available with manager approval.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The hourly base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

National Market (all markets unless identified as Premium)

$77.50 (entry-level qualifications) to $85.25 (highly experienced) hourly

Premium Market (Premium markets include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, & Boston)

$88.50 (entry-level qualifications) to $97.35 (highly experienced) hourly

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing and identifying potential candidates for open positions. These tools help us reach qualified applicants and improve the efficiency of our recruitment outreach. No preference is given to applicants sourced or identified by AI tools.

Important: AI is not used to screen, evaluate, rank, assess, or make hiring decisions about applicants. All applications are reviewed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Hiring decisions are made solely by ImmunityBio personnel without automated decision-making.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and ensure that all candidates are assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience through human review.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options * Health and Financial Wellness Programs * Employer Assistance Program (EAP) * Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match * 529 Education Savings Program * Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks * Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays * Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO * Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day * We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.