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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Anthropic's roles stay open a median of 62 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Anthropic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anthropic
- high 449 stale, 19 reposted of 603 open
- Hiring momentum
- 795 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anthropic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anthropic.
About this role
As the Life Sciences Counsel at Anthropic, you will work closely with life science research teams, providing legal guidance on complex research, development, and commercial matters. Your role involves negotiating agreements, managing regulatory risks, and designing processes to support the company's life science initiatives, all while collaborating with the broader legal department.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Anthropic as an employer.
What you need
- Hold a law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and meet local licensing requirements for in-house counsel
- Real fluency in how the life sciences industry works
- Working knowledge of the regulatory environment for life sciences tools
- Deep experience with negotiating and drafting complex IP allocation issues
- Excellent communication skills to translate legal risk into practical guidance
- Experience scoping and managing outside counsel across specialties
Nice to have
- 10+ years of relevant legal experience in life sciences transactional work
- Experience with AI/ML companies or products in regulated settings
- Familiarity with biosecurity, dual-use research, or export control considerations
- Experience leveraging AI to optimize work
- Scientific or technical training
What you get
- Annual Salary: $335,000 — $385,000 USD
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Lovely office space for collaboration
Worth weighing
- Role requires in-office presence at least 3 days a week
- Visa sponsorship is available but not guaranteed for every role
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or professional development
- The role may involve navigating complex regulatory environments which could be challenging
Summarised from Anthropic's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Anthropic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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