Contracts Attorney

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Contracts Attorney who will support the Legal and Procurement teams in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of vendor and procurement-related contracts. These may include Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreements, consulting agreements, and NDAs. You will play a key role in helping ensure contract terms meet legal, regulatory, policy and business requirements. Working under the guidance of senior legal counsel, you will assist with streamlining contracting processes, developing standard templates, and supporting cross-functional teams across the company.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement and vendor-related contracts, including but not limited to:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and SOWs
  • SaaS and other technology-related agreements
  • Consulting and professional services agreements
  • Equipment and software licensing agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Procurement, Finance, Infrastracture, and Compliance to ensure contracts reflect operational needs and meet corporate standards.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks in procurement contracts.
• Help maintain and update internal contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and guidelines for procurement and vendor agreements.
• Assist with tracking contract lifecycles, ensuring timely review and execution of agreements.
• Conduct legal research and provide support on special projects related to vendor risk, compliance, and contract management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None at this time; this is an individual contributor role with opportunities to grow into more responsibility over time.

EDUCATION/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Familiarity with procurement or commercial contracts is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Active license to practice law in a U.S. state

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Science - Minded, Patient - Focused.

At GeneDx, we create, follow, and are informed by cutting-edge science. With over 20 years of expertise in diagnosing rare disorders and diseases, and pioneering work in the identification of new disease-causing genes, our commitment to genetic disease detection, discovery, and diagnosis is based on sound science and is focused on enhancing patient care.

Experts in what matters most.

With hundreds of genetic counselors, MD/PhD scientists, and clinical and molecular genomics specialists on staff, we are the industry’s genetic testing experts and proud of it. We share the same goal as healthcare providers, patients, and families: to provide clear, accurate, and meaningful answers we all can trust.

SEQUENCING HAS THE POWER TO SOLVE DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES.

From sequencing to reporting and beyond, our technical and clinical experts are providing guidance every step of the way:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High-quality testing: Our laboratory is CLIA certified and CAP accredited and most of our tests are also New York State approved.
• Advanced detection: By interrogating genes for complex variants, we can identify the underlying causes of conditions that may otherwise be missed.

CLINICAL EXPERTISE

• Thorough analysis: We classify variants according to our custom adaptation of the most recent guidelines. We then leverage our rich internal database for additional interpretation evidence.
• Customized care: Our experts review all test results and write reports in a clear, concise, and personalized way. We also include information for research studies in specific clinical situations.
• Impactful discovery: Our researchers continue working to find answers even after testing is complete. Through both internal research efforts and global collaborations, we have identified and published hundreds of new disease-gene relationships and developed novel tools for genomic data analysis. These efforts ultimately deliver more diagnostic findings to individuals.

Learn more About Us here.

Our Culture

At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success. Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:  

• Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution. 
• Communicate directly, with empathy. 
• Do what we say we're going to do.  
• Be adaptable to change.  
• Operate with a bias for action.  

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Voluntary benefits

GeneDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All privacy policy information can be found here.