Description:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Essential Responsibilites:
Legal Strategy and Advice:
Other Job Duties:
Qualifications:
- Education: Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited school of law. License, registration, and certification as required by the state. Eligible to practice law within the state.
- Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the practice of law. Counsel experience in a health law related legal practice, preferably in New Jersey.
- Certificates, Licenses, Credentials: Active member in good standing of the State Bar of New Jersey and license to practice law in the State of New Jersey and admission to all New Jersey courts. Eligibility for admission to the Ninth Circuit and federal courts desired. Valid New Jersey driver's license.
Essential Responsibilites:
Legal Strategy and Advice:
- Develop and implement the company's legal strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
- Provide legal advice to the executive team and other departments on a wide range of legal issues affecting the company.
- Ensure the company's operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the business and advise the organization accordingly.
- Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Ensure that contracts are in the best interest of the company and comply with legal requirements.
- Manage and coordinate legal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary and represent the company's interests in legal disputes.
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and propose strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
- Protect the company's intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Manage intellectual property portfolios and enforce legal rights when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance principles and regulations.
- Advise the board of directors on legal matters related to corporate governance.
- Develop and implement ethics and compliance programs to promote a culture of integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
- Conduct training programs to educate employees on legal and ethical standards.
- Interface with government agencies and regulatory bodies to address compliance issues and represent the company's interests.
- Stay informed about changes in legislation and regulations affecting the industry.
- Provide legal guidance on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
- Participate in due diligence processes and negotiate legal terms in transactions.
- Conduct or oversee internal investigations in response to allegations of legal or ethical misconduct.
Other Job Duties:
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to executive officials on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
- Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of policy and operations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
- Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government.
- Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and consultants.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.
- Knowledge of contract law.
- Knowledge of the judicial system and procedures.
- Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
- Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
- Knowledge of community legal resources.
