Legal Counsel, Legal Affairs

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We're dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We're always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

We are seeking an inhouse attorney with 3-5 years of legal experience to join our in-house legal team. This role will support the needs of QIAGEN, an innovative biotechnology company, by advising the business on legal and compliance issues, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of agreements.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will play a key role in helping manage legal risks while supporting business objectives.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of contracts, including:

Customer sales agreements
Licensing agreements
Research and development agreements
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Material transfer agreements (MTAs)
Clinical trial agreements
Master services agreements (MSAs)
Vendor and consultant contracts

• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, R&D, operations, business development, finance, procurement, intellectual property, quality, and regulatory colleagues to ensure alignment and contract compliance.

• Assist in developing and maintaining contract templates.

• Assist and advise business colleagues in identifying and navigating legal issues across a wide range of subject areas. Facilitate input from external advisers as necessary and appropriate.

• Support corporate governance and other legal functions as needed.

Position Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.

• 3?5 years of relevant legal experience in contract drafting and negotiation both in a law-firm and in-house practice (ideally in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry).

• Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks impacting biotech (e.g., FDA regulations, HIPAA, data privacy) is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.

• Commercial and pragmatic mindset with attention to detail, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Efficient work style.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Requirements

Location: Germantown, Maryland office

The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $175,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate?s experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits.

What we offer

• Bonus/Commission
• Local benefits
• Referral Program
• Volunteer Day
• Internal Academy (QIALearn)
• Employee Assistance Program and internal QIAGEN communities
• Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact recruting@qiagen.com. This policy is part of QIAGEN?s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.

US/CA01823

United States

Germantown, MD

Legal / Compliance / Internal Audit

Regular Full-Time