# Life Sciences Counsel

Hiring organization: [Menlo Ventures Portfolio](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/menlo-ventures-portfolio)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bcf84178-4a25-480d-af7c-1e1332ef699d

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 335000 – 385000 USD per year

## Summary

Anthropic seeks a lawyer to provide embedded legal guidance to its life sciences research teams as they develop AI tools for biomedical discovery. The role combines transaction work with regulatory expertise, requiring deep knowledge of drug development, biopharma partnerships, and how life sciences companies operate alongside emerging AI deployment challenges.

_Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio's wording._

## Skills named

Export Control

## Required

- JD and active U.S. state bar membership (California or New York preferred)
- Fluency in life sciences industry structure and drug development
- Working knowledge of GxP, clinical data regulations, human-subjects research, and FDA processes
- Deep experience negotiating and drafting IP allocation in multi-party research arrangements
- Ability to translate legal risk into practical guidance for scientists and business partners
- Experience managing outside counsel across specialties
- Collaborative problem-solving approach
- Commitment to responsible AI development

## Nice to have

- 10+ years of relevant legal experience including substantial life sciences transactional work
- Experience with AI/ML companies in regulated scientific and clinical settings, particularly drug discovery
- Familiarity with biosecurity, dual-use research, or export control in life sciences
- Experience using AI to optimize legal work
- Scientific or technical training

Apply on Menlo Ventures Portfolio's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jobs/5286008008