Corporate Counsel - Research & Development at TheRas Inc – South San Francisco, California

About BBOT

BBOT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a next-generation pipeline of novel small molecule therapeutics targeting RAS and PI3K malignancies. BBOT has the goal of improving outcomes for patients with cancers driven by the two most prevalent oncogenes in human tumors. For more information visit BBOTx.com

Our team combines deep scientific expertise with an entrepreneurial culture focused on advancing transformative medicines. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a collaborative and business-oriented Corporate Counsel, Research & Development to join our legal team and support the company’s evolving legal needs.

The Corporate Counsel will serve as a key member of the legal function, partnering closely with internal stakeholders across research, clinical development, clinical operations, and regulatory departments. Reporting directly to the VP, Head of Legal, this role will provide practical, solutions-oriented legal support across a broad range of operational matters in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Site Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of clinical site agreements, including:

• Clinical Trial Agreements
• Vendor Agreements (CROs, CMOs, consultants)
• Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs)
• Informed Consent Forms

Research Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of research agreements, including:

• Sponsored Research Agreements
• Material Transfer Agreements
• Collaboration Agreements
• Consulting Agreements for key opinion leaders

Cross-Functional Legal Support

• Partner with internal teams including clinical operations, research, and regulatory to provide timely and pragmatic legal advice.
• Support the legal aspects of company operations, including vendor management and internal policies.
• Manage up-to-date form agreements consistent with industry standards and applicable laws.

Risk Management

• Identify legal risks and provide practical solutions that enable the business to move forward.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel when necessary.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience, ideally including law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating clinical site agreements and research agreements, including a significant volume of contracts in both.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for business teams.

Preferred

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Familiarity with clinical development agreements, research agreements, licensing transactions, and research collaborations.
• Experience supporting public companies or late-stage private companies.
• Understanding of FDA regulatory frameworks or healthcare compliance.

Key Competencies

• Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving ability
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving environment while staying organized
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across teams, while independently managing workload
• High integrity and sound professional judgment

What We Offer

Opportunity to play a meaningful role in advancing innovative cancer therapies

Exposure to a wide range of legal and strategic matters within a growing biotech company

Collaborative and mission-driven culture

Compensation

BBOT considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, skills, education, qualifications, and geographic location. Actual compensation will vary, and it is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Base compensation is part of a robust total rewards offering at BBOT. Additional total rewards elements include annual bonus, stock-based long-term incentives, medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement, wellness stipend, and flexible time off.