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Aston Carter

Chief Legal Officer

Harrington, DE

The Chief Legal Officer actively participates in the daily operations of commercial collections while balancing long-term legal strategy with practical, business-focused decision-making.

Aston Carter

Chief Legal Officer

Harrington, DE · On-site

$72 - $96/hr

The Chief Legal Officer actively participates in the daily operations of commercial collections while balancing long-term legal strategy with practical, business-focused decision-making.

Hirebridge

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$150 - $200/hr

The Legal Operations Director serves as a strategic and operational partner to the Chief Legal Officer, North America, overseeing key legal department functions including claims and insurance ...

Humana

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Louisville, KY · Hybrid

$77K - $106K/yr

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting Board operations, governance ... This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer. The Board Liaison & Executive Assistant to the ...

Humana

Board Liaison to Chief Legal Officer

Louisville, KY · Hybrid

$77K - $106K/yr

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting Board operations, governance ... This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer. The Board Liaison & Executive Assistant to the ...

Humana

Board Liaison to Chief Legal Officer

Louisville, KY · Hybrid

$77K - $106K/yr

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting Board operations, governance ... This role will report to the Chief Legal Officer. The Board Liaison & Executive Assistant to the ...

Triwill Group

$250/hr

Role Overview The Head of Legal Operations & Chief of Staff is a strategic and operational leadership role serving as the operational proxy to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) while directly leading and ...

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Chief Legal Officer - Life Sciences

Atlanta, GA • On-site

NorthPoint Search Group
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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$250/hr

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Job description

Chief Legal Officer – Life Sciences

Who: A seasoned Chief Legal Officer with 20+ years of legal experience, including a strong background in the life sciences sector.

What: You will lead all legal affairs and serve as a key strategic advisor to the executive team, overseeing compliance, risk, contracts, and regulatory matters.

When: Interviews begin in December—

Where: North Atlanta, GA – Onsite role.

Why: Join a growing company where your leadership and legal expertise will drive enterprise-level decisions and long-term success.

Office Environment: Executive-level, collaborative environment focused on innovation, compliance, and strategic growth.

Salary: Base salary up to $350,000/year, plus performance incentives.

Position Overview:

As Chief Legal Officer, you will be the senior-most legal authority, responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead corporate legal strategy and provide counsel on all legal and compliance issues.
  • Oversee regulatory matters, including FDA compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Manage internal legal operations and external counsel relationships.
  • Advise on M&A, corporate governance, IP protection, and commercial contracts.
  • Implement best practices to align legal strategy with overall business goals.
  • Ensure the company’s legal posture is proactive, defensible, and adaptable.
Qualifications:
  • JD (Juris Doctor) and active bar membership required.
  • 20+ years of progressive legal experience, including leadership roles in the life sciences industry.
  • Deep expertise in FDA regulations, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
  • Demonstrated success influencing executive teams and guiding legal strategy.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications.

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NorthPoint Search Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in the placement of Top Tier professionals on a temporary, temp-to-hire and a direct-hire basis. We use a consultative approach to provide our clients with customized staffing solutions.

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1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

Year founded

2003

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