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 regarding complex disputes, investigations, enforcement exposure, and related reputational risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation and enforcement matters, including complex disputes, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to senior legal and business leaders.
• Independently prepare litigation and enforcement risk assessments.
• Develop, recommend, and execute legal strategies to protect organizational interests, mitigate risk, and support strategic objectives.
• Manage responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, requests for information, and other compulsory or voluntary government submissions.
• Represent the organization in interactions with government enforcement and regulatory authorities, or direct outside counsel in those interactions.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel, experts, and service providers to ensure quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Champion responsible use of technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve litigation strategy, workflow efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and matter outcomes.
• Stay abreast of relevant legal trends and developments and communicate insights to support learning and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience handling:
  • Complex litigation
  • Government investigations
  • Internal investigations
  • 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.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• 25–30% travel

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
  • This range reflects compensation expectations at the time of posting and may be modified in the future.
• Eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or other forms of compensation and benefits remain in the employer’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the employer’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Location

• Remote work arrangement eligible for this role, allowing you to work remotely from your home.
• Additional information about the remote work arrangement will be provided by the interview team.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

• The organization 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.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities to participate in the application/interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment.