Assistant General Counsel
- Pay
- $250,000 – $310,000 per year
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
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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.
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.
The role requires sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to pragmatically anticipate and mitigate risk, identify opportunities, and develop legal frameworks that support 23andMe's vision, mission and growth.
What you'll do
- 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
- Effectively manage outside counsel and other key external stakeholders
What you'll bring
- A strong generalist skillset with 8+ years of experience working on corporate and transactional matters in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
- Significant experience structuring, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, preferably in the data licensing or healthcare space
- Familiarity with how life sciences and healthcare organizations use de-identified data and navigate privacy laws and de-identification standards
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment and communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders
- High integrity, forward-looking perspective, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
- Familiarity with AI-enabled legal tools and workflows
- Ability to work 3 days onsite (Tuesday-Thursday) in our Palo Alto, CA office
- JD from an accredited law school and a member of at least one state Bar
Preferred
- Experience in genomics, biobanking, real-world data, or life sciences collaborations
- Experience advising on genetic testing regulation, including FDA pathways for direct-to-consumer and clinical tests, CLIA certification, and state laboratory licensure
- Nonprofit, academic medical center, or research institute experience
Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range $250,000 - $310,000
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 us
23andMe, headquartered in California, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The company's mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports.
The company has created the world's largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46).
Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
From 23Andme's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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