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 serves as the lead legal advisor, providing guidance on complex legal issues in a dynamic multinational environment, with a focus on business transformation and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on a broad range of complex issues and risks.
- Draft and negotiate agreements addressing identified legal risks.
- Serve as a primary legal and compliance contact globally for assigned business units.
- Advise leaders on significant strategic and operational challenges.
- Act as a legal subject matter expert and strategic advisor on cross-functional projects.
- Organize and lead teams to solve complex business problems and support strategic transactions.
- Collaborate with specialist attorneys and external counsel on IP, employment, regulatory, compliance, M&A, joint ventures, and other matters.
- Manage commercial disputes and litigation.
- Utilize business system tools to identify and implement continuous process improvements 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) degree 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 handling complex commercial and corporate transactions.
- At least 3 years of experience 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 to effectively interact with associates at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the diagnostic or in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry.
- Experience in the medical device industry.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations including fraud and abuse laws (e.g., anti-kickback), 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.
- 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 annually.
- Eligibility 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. Compensation and benefits are subject to change at the employer's discretion in accordance with applicable laws.
The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.