23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more. Backed by NEA, GV and Sapphire.
About the role
We're looking for an exceptional lawyer to join 23andMe’s growing legal team as an Assistant General Counsel. You will own the corporate transactions function and support other key practice areas for a company operating at the frontier of human genetics. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Lead strategic transactions in partnership with our Corporate Development, Research and Commercial teams
- Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including data licensing, research collaboration, channel partnership and grant agreements
- Advise on corporate governance, regulatory matters, IP, employment, and AI policy
- Assist in the review of marketing and promotional materials for regulatory compliance
- Demonstrate leadership by mentoring other team members, setting best practices, and contributing to the development of a collaborative, solutions‑oriented legal culture
- Strengthen our Legal Ops function, using AI and automation to streamline deal flow and establish scalable contracting standards
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Who We Are
We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit consumer and research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves, and participate in the world's largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be one of the most significant contributors to scientific advancement, uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA — the code of life.
About this Role
We're looking for an exceptional lawyer to join 23andMe’s growing legal team as an Assistant General Counsel. You will own the corporate transactions function and support other key practice areas for a company operating at the frontier of human genetics.
R eporting directly to the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, you will work collaboratively with our Corporate Development, Commercial, Research, Philanthropy and other teams across the organization. You will partner with the General Counsel to evolve our legal, compliance and contracting functions, mentor and develop colleagues and shape how the business engages with our legal team.
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