Corporate Legal Counsel
US$220,000 – US$230,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Mar 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Corporate Legal Counsel (Legal Director)”
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- Expected experience
- 10–20 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$220,000 – US$230,000 / yr |
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CertificationsJ.D.
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 - $230,000 based on experience level.
Key Responsibilities:
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General Corporate Duties:
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Review contracts and provide legal support to business Units in the U.S. markets
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Conduct legal research on legal issues assigned by supervising attorney
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Use of Legal research platforms (LexisNexis) and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools required
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Coordinating with Corporate Secretary Office to support corporate organizational works for the U.S. legal entities, verification, clarification, and documenting organizational structures
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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
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Litigation Management:
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Manage litigation cases
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Collect information, participate in internal investigations, and assist with the management of outside legal counsel
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Immigration/work permit related tasks:
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Coordinate with HR and outside law firms on employment related immigration and/or visa matters
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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