Assistant General Counsel

SUMMARY: Uses cross-functional knowledge and highly developed working relationships to influence the future direction of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):

Provide legal and business advice to commercial organization on a broad range of topics including review of promotional materials, marketing strategies, salesforce initiatives, and supply chain issues..
Provide guidance on risks and best practices related to Anti- Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Draft and negotiate contracts of varying significance and value.
Contract Interpretation.
Provide legal services related to compliance matters and other general legal matters.
Proactively identify legal risks and collaborate with senior management to mitigate risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Expertise with respect to corporate compliance and transactional experience is required, including strong contract drafting skills
Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders and third parties and form strong, collaborative working relationships with clients
Comfortable in front of customers, suppliers, peers and senior management in both leading and supporting roles
Ability to manage a significant number of projects simultaneously and to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven analytical capacity, superior financial and business judgment; ability to recognize business impact of legal advice

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A juris doctorate degree required plus an active license to practice law in any state (California preferred)
10 years of practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and in-house medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience