Overview
A global leader in workflow and automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its business units and related support functions. This role involves providing legal guidance on complex issues in a dynamic multinational environment, focusing on business transformation and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead legal advisor for two or more business units and support functions, including R&D, product management, sales and marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, compliance, clinical affairs, and strategy.
- Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice and draft and negotiate agreements addressing complex legal issues and risks.
- Act as a primary legal and compliance contact globally, partnering with business leaders on strategic and operational challenges.
- Serve as a legal subject matter expert and strategic advisor on cross-functional projects, leading teams to solve complex business problems and support strategic transactions.
- Collaborate with specialist attorneys and external counsel on intellectual property, employment, regulatory, compliance, M&A, joint ventures, and other matters.
- Manage commercial disputes and litigation.
- Utilize business system tools to identify, design, and implement continuous process improvement initiatives within the legal and compliance team.
- Occasionally support legal matters for other operating companies within the diagnostics and life sciences markets.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience with complex commercial and corporate transactions, including at least 3 years in a large law firm transactional practice.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a global client base and multiple matters simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with associates at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the diagnostic/in vitro diagnostics (IVD) or medical device industries.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including fraud and abuse laws (e.g., anti-kickback statutes), FDA and CE/IVDR regulations for medical devices, and data privacy laws such as HIPAA and GDPR.
Key Competencies
- Strong ambition and ownership, with a drive to produce results and progress in responsibility and leadership.
- Meticulous attention to detail in legal analysis, contract drafting, and risk management.
- Client-centered mindset focused on enabling business objectives.
- Commitment to integrity, honesty, transparency, and compliance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $210,000 to $250,000, with potential for bonus/incentive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan.
Location & Work Arrangements
- Remote position.
- Travel required approximately 15% or less, flexible.
Additional Information
This role may require performing other duties as necessary for effective department operation. The job description may be updated at any time. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.