Sr. Corporate Counsel - Contracts

Overview

This role provides legal support for the organization’s global contracts and commercial affairs, reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Commercial. Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of company agreements and helping develop, manage, and continuously improve contract administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and business advice, including drafting and negotiation support for commercial and operational agreements such as:
  • Non-disclosure, software, SaaS, services, consulting, marketing
  • Material transfer, supply, manufacturing, equipment
  • Leases, distribution, collaboration, partnership, development
  • Clinical trials
• Advise key decision-makers during contract negotiations and other business arrangements, including:
  • Identifying and proposing solutions to business issues
  • Managing risk and balancing risk considerations
• Support expanding international operations by proactively identifying related business and legal risks and collaborating cross-functionally to propose risk mitigation strategies and creative solutions
• Contribute input to develop and implement process improvements and systems supporting core Legal department responsibilities
• Work with contract administrators to monitor contract covenants, expirations, and renewals monthly
• Continuously improve training and communications related to relevant Legal department procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, purchasing, R&D, finance, quality, IT, corporate and business development, and other teams to support an agile contract lifecycle process, consistent Legal response times, and compliance with laws and regulations
• Identify, recommend, and implement internal controls for appropriate approvals of new contractual commitments
• Support providing requested documents to financial advisors and internal audit teams
• Manage outside counsel as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of Legal department communications and documentation
• Ensure contractual compliance with company policies, including privacy requirements (HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, etc.) and other legal and regulatory requirements such as the EU/UK MDR and FDA regulations

Requirements

• Law degree (JD or equivalent) with excellent academic credentials
• License to practice in the state of California or licensed in another state and registered as In-House Counsel in California
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience with complex commercial transactions, preferably including at least 2 years of in-house experience with a medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech company
• Significant experience and breadth of knowledge in contract law
• Familiarity with the federal False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
• Familiarity with general privacy law
• Working understanding of international, federal, and state rules and regulations applicable to medical device companies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, manage substantial and diverse work volume, and serve as a key contributor for a rapidly growing organization
• High level of integrity supported by sound judgment and ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting base pay range: $225,000 - $250,000 annually
• Base pay varies based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and may fluctuate depending on candidate location and the overall job market
• Bonus eligibility and a robust benefits package
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) available your first day
• Health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Location

Remote and/or Hybrid depending on candidate location and preferences; open to candidates within the United States. Equipment will be provided and training will occur virtually.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations.
• A conditional offer is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, including review of criminal history information.
• Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The organization is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. Selection for roles is based on individual merit alone.

Application Window

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.