Commercial Attorney

About Cerus:
Cerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world.

Primary responsibilities:

- Support all legal aspects of sales contracts, including contract drafting, review and negotiation, to deliver fair, well-constructed agreements that protect the company’s interests and achieve business objectives
- Communicate and monitor contract and legal compliance, including Anti-Kickback Statute, sanctions laws and other applicable laws and regulations compliance
- Maintain efficiency and timely response to requests for contracts, with a customer service mindset
- Assist in thoughtful decision-making in support of commercial business partners
- Close coordination with key department stakeholders, including operations, marketing, quality, regulatory and finance, to provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to sales team
- Partner with other attorneys and legal team on continuous improvement of contract process

**Requirements**:

- Member in good standing with the California Bar or other state bar, with eligibility for in-house practice in California
- At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 2 years of experience drafting and negotiating sales contracts in-house
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience required
- Experience in advising clients and/or internal business departments on healthcare compliance-related issues, including OFAC and export licensing controls, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and current FDA and OIG guidance preferred
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

We understand that our people are essential to our success. This philosophy is revealed in our competitive benefits package, designed to improve employees’ lives both on and off the job.

Benefits plans: medical, dental, vision, domestic partner benefits, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), ESPP, RSUs

Work and family: EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.