Director, Corporate Counsel
Cogent Biosciences · Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Posted 6 days ago · $250,000 - 290,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 6 days Cogent Biosciences's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 85% of Cogent Biosciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cogent Biosciences
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 21 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cogent Biosciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cogent Biosciences.
About this role
The Director, Corporate Counsel at Cogent Biosciences will play a hands-on role in the legal department, focusing on various contracts that support the company's transition into a commercial-stage biotech firm. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, advising on strategic business development projects, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing legal matters across the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cogent Biosciences as an employer.
What you need
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- 5-7 years of legal experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with an in-house legal department
- Broad experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements
- Proven ability to independently lead legal matters and negotiations
Nice to have
- Experience supporting commercial and/or medical affairs departments in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare companies
- Familiarity with domestic and foreign laws governing clinical research, drug development, and data privacy
- Ability to attend on-site monthly team meetings and other activities
What you get
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus
- Stock options
- Insurance coverage (health, dental, life, and disability)
- Competitive time-off
- 401(k) plan
Worth weighing
- This is primarily a remote role, but some on-site presence is preferred
- The salary range is quite broad, and exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience
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Listed by Cogent Biosciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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