CONTRACTS ATTORNEY at K2 Staffing LLC – Maitland, Florida

K2 Medical Research is seeking a detail-oriented and business-minded Contracts Attorney to support the organization in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating clinical research and corporate agreements. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career attorney interested in healthcare, life sciences and a fast-paced clinical trials environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, business development, finance, compliance, and executive leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
  • Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Vendor and service agreements
  • Investigator agreements and site agreements
• Support contract negotiations with pharmaceutical sponsors, CROs, research sites, and vendors
• Assist in developing and maintaining contract templates and playbooks
• Ensure agreements align with regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and applicable state laws)
• Identify and escalate risk issues appropriately
• Track contract status and manage documentation.

Legal and Business Support

• Identify and mitigate contractual and regulatory risk
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders
• Support contract lifecycle management and process improvements
• Maintain and update contract templates and playbooks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Operations, Finance, and executive leadership
• Support rapid growth initiatives, including new site expansion and partnerships
• Help build scalable legal infrastructure to support company growth
• Assist with internal compliance initiatives and policy development.
• Provide legal research and support on healthcare regulatory and operational matters as needed

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law
  • 1–3 years of relevant legal experience
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Preferred
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, or commercial contracting
  • Experience working in-house, at a CRO, healthcare company, or supporting life sciences clients
  • Familiarity with clinical trial agreements, HIPAA, and FDA regulatory frameworks
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent contracts in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Risk assessment and issue spotting
• Business-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
• Collaborative and solution-focused approach
• Professional discretion and integrity

Why Join K2 Medical Research:

• Opportunity to join a high-growth clinical research organization
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and business strategy
• Meaningful career growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Remote flexibility

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way! At K2 Med, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. We thrive on empathy, a patient-first approach, and absolutely zero big egos (unless it's an ego about being extra kind, then we'll allow it!). We believe a supportive, caring experience is paramount for our patients, and that starts with you.

We celebrate what makes you uniquely you! Your race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or even your favorite snack (though we're partial to good research snacks) don't define your talent or fit here. If you need a little extra support or accommodation due to a disability, no sweat! Just reach out to our friendly team at Talent@k2med.com, and we'll ensure you have everything you need to shine.