Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Government Investigations

Overview

This role involves leading and managing significant litigation, arbitration, government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters in the United States and internationally. You will provide practical, risk-based legal advice to senior legal and business leaders on complex disputes, investigations, enforcement exposure, and related reputational risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage significant litigation, arbitration, government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters in the United States and internationally.
• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to senior legal and business leaders on complex disputes, investigations, enforcement exposure, and related reputational risk.
• Independently prepare litigation and enforcement risk assessments.
• Develop, recommend, and execute legal strategies to:
  • Protect organizational interests
  • Mitigate risk
  • Support strategic objectives
• Manage responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, requests for information, and other compulsory or voluntary government submissions.
• Represent the organization with government enforcement and regulatory authorities, or direct outside counsel in those interactions.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel, experts, and service providers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Champion responsible use of technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve:
  • Litigation strategy
  • Workflow efficiency
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Matter outcomes
• Stay abreast of relevant legal trends and developments, and communicate to promote learning and continuous improvement for the legal organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience handling complex litigation, government investigations, internal investigations, and regulatory matters.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Experience in a leading law firm, government enforcement agency, prosecutor’s office, or comparable role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life sciences, healthcare, medical technology, or another highly regulated industry.
• Prior in-house legal experience at a global public company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $260,000-$300,000
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) to eligible employees

Location & Work Arrangement

• This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about the remote work arrangement will be provided by the interview team.

Travel & Other Requirements

• Travel: 25-30%

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.