Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team at a dynamic life sciences company. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a primary focus on contract review and negotiation, and a passion for supporting innovative research and development initiatives independently. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the company’s contractual relationships are sound, compliant, and aligned with business objectives as the company expands and grows.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract review and negotiation, preferably within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial transactions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with contract management systems is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• At least three years of law firm experience
• Familiarity with clinical trial agreements and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, HIPAA) or intellectual property and licensing agreements.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Procurement, HR) to understand business needs and ensure contracts reflect operational and strategic goals.
• Provide legal guidance on contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain and manage contract templates and playbooks to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Support contract lifecycle management processes, including tracking, reporting, and archiving.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to contract management and legal compliance.
• Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the life sciences industry

Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, and more!

Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note:
Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.