Sr. Corporate Legal Counsel (Legal Director)

genscript

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States · Piscataway · United States

Posted Mar 9, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Legal

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Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Sr. Corporate Legal Counsel (Legal Director)

Job Scope:

GenScript Legal Department has a mid-sized in-house legal team, responsible for U.S. Legal and Compliances issues. The Legal Department offers opportunities to grow for our lawyers and supporting members who are committed to grow with the company.

Location: Onsite in Piscataway, NJ (4 days per week ideally)

The estimated salary range is $220,000 - $250,000 based on experience level.

Key Responsibilities:

General Corporate Duties:

Review contracts and provide legal support to business Units in the U.S. markets
Conduct legal research on legal issues assigned by supervising attorney
Use of Legal research platforms (LexisNexis) and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools required
Coordinating with Corporate Secretary Office to support corporate organizational works for the U.S. legal entities, verification, clarification, and documenting organizational structures
Collect, organize, and update new developments on laws, regulations, and relevant cases related to Biotechnology, Technology, and Life Science industry, and Employment/HR, for compliance purposes

Litigation Management:

Manage litigation cases
Collect information, participate in internal investigations, and assist with the management of outside legal counsel

Immigration/work permit related tasks:

Coordinate with HR and outside law firms on employment related immigration and/or visa matters

Other responsibilities as assigned by supervising attorney. On site in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Qualifications

Law degree (J.D.) plus 10 - 20 years of legal experience as a Licensed Lawyer with a law firm or an in-house legal team.
Motivation and committed to perform solid ground work and find opportunity to grow in the legal field
Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.