Assistant General Counsel

Application Deadline: 10 April 2026

Department: Legal and Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Emeryville, CA

Reporting To: General Counsel

Compensation: $200,000 - $275,000 / year

Description

The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will be an integral part of a small in-house legal team navigating a complex web of commercial matters and government contracting regulations. The AGC will work on large and small matters requiring impeccable judgment, intellectual curiosity, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. The AGC will provide legal support to internal stakeholders at all levels, support innovative organizational initiatives, and help identify and mitigate legal risks. This role will work closely under the supervision of the General Counsel. This position is a full-time generalist role requiring agility and adaptability to provide sound legal advice, actionable guidance and support for virtually every aspect of the business. This role requires strong collaboration and the ability to manage assigned projects effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the General Counsel, serve as a key legal point of contact to BioMADE’s business teams and work closely with internal stakeholders to assist with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, including those related to employment, licensing, independent contractors, vendor relationships, construction and technology.
• Support the General Counsel in advising the business on transactions, corporate structure and entity management (including intercompany agreements), and corporate governance
• Assist in identifying and assessing legal risks, proactively supporting the development and implementation of strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel on legal strategy, risk management, and engagement with outside counsel and consultants.
• Help maintain and improve contract processes, policies, procedures and templates to allow our team to scale.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs.
• As assigned, support litigation matters by assisting with discovery, legal research, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Assist in internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries as needed.
• Perform special projects and other legal responsibilities as assigned to meet BioMADE’s business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• J.D. degree from ABA-approved law school, strong academic credentials, and membership in at least one state bar.
• 2-5 years of legal experience as a transactional or corporate lawyer, which can consist of a combination of work at a major law firm or in-house legal department (in-house biotechnology, chemical or advanced manufacturing sectors preferred, but not required). Government experience may be considered in lieu of law firm or in-house experience.
• Creative problem solver who possesses sound business judgment, is detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Outstanding negotiating and writing skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze complex issues, and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Must have high integrity, ability to assess risk, ability to make decisions and think strategically while applying knowledge of applicable legal issues.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to take direction, work effectively within a team, and manage assigned responsibilities with a high degree of accountability
• Proven organizational skills, ability to independently identify and prioritize multiple projects, manage workflow, and complete projects under time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Hybrid Work Statement

BioMADE offers flexible (hybrid) work options for some positions based on business roles and needs. For flexible (hybrid) positions, employees are expected to be in the office 3 days per week, including the two All-Staff days, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and may work remotely from a home office 2 days per week.

Benefits

BioMADE provides a comprehensive suite of health insurances, supplemental benefits, and paid time off to all regular full-time employees as outlined below. Additional benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off that accrues from your hire date
• 13 paid holidays, including a winter closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Hybrid work policy for most positions; stipend for internet and personal phone use
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match on compensation (no vesting period!)
• Discretionary Incentive Plan based on organizational and individual performance
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent care
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning’s suite for professional development
• Free parking, casual dress code, free snacks and beverages, and on-site gym access at both offices
• Fun on and off-site employee activities sponsored by the Employee Engagement Committee
• And much more
  
  

We nurture merit, talent, and achievement by supporting equal opportunity and welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs to join us in our mission to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales. Come join our team!