Contracts Manager - Associate Counsel/Associate General Counsel

We’re seeking an Associate Counsel/Associate General Counsel to join us in our mission to transform the discovery of therapeutics and materials. Schrödinger has pioneered a physics-based software platform that enables discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications more rapidly and at lower cost compared to traditional methods. The software platform is used by biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories around the world. Our multidisciplinary drug discovery team also leverages the software platform to advance collaborative programs and its own pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs. Who will love this job: A strategic problem-solver with sound judgement who can balance legal risk against business objectives An excellent verbal and written communicator who can translate complex concepts for non-legal audiences A team player who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and can proficiently manage multiple priorities What you’ll do: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, including enterprise SaaS, software license, services, partner, vendor, and confidentiality agreements Provide the Sales teams and other internal partners with clear and actionable guidance on commercial legal issues Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related issues in commercial transactions, including GDPR and cross-border data transfer  Manage legal risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, while maintaining a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach that enables the business to achieve corporate goals Build, refine, and scale legal templates, playbooks, policies, and contracting workflows to improve speed and consistency Develop and deliver training programs for cross-functional teams on legal topics, risk management, and contract best practices Proactively monitor legal, regulatory, and industry developments relevant to SaaS, AI/ML, software licensing, and data privacy, and communicate practical implications to the business Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, business, compliance, and finance) to support business objectives and ensure alignment on corporate risk tolerance As needed, support broader legal team projects related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and other strategic legal matters. What you should have: JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar, or eligibility to practice as in-house counsel At least seven years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and technology transactions, including SaaS, software licensing, vendor, partner, and confidentiality agreements Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices related to data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and open source lice...