Join Parachute · 3 weeks ago
General Counsel
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveJoin Parachute is a new kind of plasma donation company that allows individuals to earn money while creating life-saving medicine. The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic legal guidance and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while overseeing all legal matters related to the plasma collection industry.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Advise executive leadership and the board of directors on legal strategy, corporate governance, and risk management
Ensure organizational compliance with FDA, HIPAA, OSHA, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements relevant to the plasma and biopharmaceutical industry
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, clinical partnerships, lease agreements, and donor-related documents
Oversee internal investigations and respond to regulatory audits or inquiries from agencies such as the FDA, OIG, or state health departments
Provide legal support for employment and labor matters, including workplace policies, disputes, and compliance with federal and state laws
Manage litigation, claims, and disputes, coordinating with external counsel as necessary
Support business development, mergers, and acquisitions, including due diligence and deal structuring
Lead the development and implementation of company-wide legal policies, training, and compliance programs
Serve as the key point of contact for external legal partners, regulators, and industry groups
Monitor emerging legal and regulatory trends that could impact the plasma industry and proactively advise leadership
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including FDA regulations, HIPAA, cGMP, CLIA, and labor/employment law
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Exceptional judgment, communication, and leadership skills
Experience overseeing or managing legal teams and working cross-functionally with executive and operational stakeholders
Ability to manage external counsel and legal budgets effectively
Company
Join Parachute
Parachute is a new kind of plasma donation company that allows individuals to earn money while creating life-saving medicine.
Founded in 2020
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$117.36M2023-12-06Undisclosed· $57.55M
2023-06-13Undisclosed· $36.28M
2022-08-31Debt Financing· $5M
Leadership Team
David Handal
CIO / VP Supply Chain
Jennifer Duven, MD
CMO, Head of Medical and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-11-10
2025-10-20
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