Senior Counsel REMOTE

Overview

A global life sciences and diagnostics organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to support its business strategy by serving as the lead legal advisor for two or more 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. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on a broad range of complex issues and risks.
• Draft and negotiate agreements addressing identified legal issues and risks.
• Serve as a primary legal and compliance contact globally, advising leaders of assigned business units on strategic and operational challenges.
• Act as a legal subject matter expert and strategic advisor on cross-functional projects, often leading teams to solve complex business problems and support strategic transactions.
• Collaborate with specialist attorneys and external counsel on intellectual property, employment, regulatory, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other matters.
• Manage commercial disputes and litigation.
• Utilize continuous process improvement tools to identify and implement legal and compliance initiatives.
• Occasionally support matters for other operating companies within the diagnostic 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.
• At least 3 years of experience in a large law firm transactional practice.
• Excellent writing and contract drafting skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with associates at all levels.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% or less (flexible).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the diagnostic/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 (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $210,000 to $250,000.
• Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.

Location

• This is a fully remote position.

Equal Opportunity

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.