Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel
Protara Therapeutics, Inc.
| Company | Protara Therapeutics, Inc. |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Company Overview:
Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.
Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation. Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.
Job Overview:
The Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, serves as a legal leader and strategic business partner supporting Protara’s mission to develop and commercialize TARA 002 and IV Choline Chloride for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, (NMIBC) and rare diseases.
Reporting to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, the incumbent will advise R&D, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Business Development, Manufacturing, and corporate functions to enable business objectives while managing legal and compliance risks in a highly regulated biotechnology environment.
This is a critical leadership role requiring deep experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including expertise in FDA-regulated activities, clinical development, strategic transactions, product commercialization, and healthcare compliance.
*This person must be able to come into the NYC office once a week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Strategic Legal Counsel
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on legal, regulatory, and business matters impacting the company's oncology and rare disease portfolio
Provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance aligned with corporate objectives and patient-focused values
Advise on emerging legal, regulatory, healthcare, and industry developments affecting the biotechnology sector
Support Board and executive management initiatives as needed
Clinical Development & Research Support
Counsel stakeholders on legal issues related to clinical development, investigator-sponsored studies, expanded access programs, and patient support initiatives
Review, draft, and negotiate agreements related to:
Clinical trial activities
CROs and vendors
Academic and research collaborations
Investigator agreements
Biomarker and translational research partnerships
Data-sharing and real-world evidence initiatives
Provide legal support for global clinical trials and cross-border research activities
Regulatory & Product Counsel
Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams regarding FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements
Advise on product development, labeling, promotional review, scientific exchange, medical communications, and lifecycle management activities
Support interactions with health authorities and advise on regulatory enforcement issues, inspections, and compliance matters
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