Senior Counsel, Commercial and Intellectual Property Transactions

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Ohalo Full time
Ohalo is seeking a seasoned IP Transactions Lawyer to lead its Legal Team's Commercial Counseling function. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer / Chief Legal Officer, this role will be responsible for driving legal support for all of the company's commercial transactions, including complex licensing, strategic collaborations, and joint ventures. The successful candidate will have a proven track record negotiating and closing biotech IP transactions, ideally including experience in the agriculture industry.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the Legal Team's Commercial Counseling function, covering all commercial transactions, including worldwide deals with partners across the agriculture value chain, the company's strategic collaborations and JVs, and the vendor transactions needed to grow and mature its R&D, production, and commercial operations.
* Provide strategic legal leadership for all of the company's IP-related transactions, including managing, drafting, and negotiating commercial deals and supporting the IP-related aspects of corporate transactions.
* Assist in developing and implementing IP strategies to protect and leverage the company's intellectual property assets, and in evaluating IP assets and portfolios in connection with potential transactions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, R&D, and Regulatory, to ensure alignment and successful deal execution.
* Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to provide proactive and informed legal counsel.
* Manage external legal counsel as necessary to support complex transactions.

Qualifications:

* Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
* Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
* At least 5 years of experience in IP Transactions, including licensing, strategic collaborations, and joint venture agreements.
* Strong preference for biotech experience, ideally including deals in the agricultural sector.

Required Skills:

* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Strong business-orientation, and proven ability to evaluate and effectively communicate about opportunities and risks.
* Ability to provide practical legal advice.
* Drive to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

About Ohalo:

Ohalo aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture.

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