Description:

Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
A German Medical and Pharmaceutical Device Company has an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Corporate Counsel position, directing strategy on a wide range of complex litigation, including environmental, product liability, commercial, and intellectual property matters. The role will be responsible for overseeing all phases of pre-lawsuit disputes and litigation, including working with outside counsel, managing budget and forecasts, directing internal fact-finding and e-discovery activities, providing company witness support, and representing the organization at mediations and litigation events. The Litigation Corporate Counsel will also focus on counseling business partners on liability risk management. The Litigation Corporate Counsel may also lead strategic initiatives for the Legal team focused on driving efficiencies and mitigating legal risk. In this position, you will be part of a collaborative Legal team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, with an appreciation of new experiences and challenges, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and comfort in a fast-paced environment. The role will report to the Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel responsible for litigation.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

Develop and oversee implementation of overall strategy for a wide variety of pre-lawsuit and litigation matters.
Conduct and manage internal fact-finding and discovery activities for the litigation, including directing e-discovery activities and providing company witness support.
Advise Legal team and business leaders on material litigation developments.
Provide advice and counsel to business leaders and business partners across the organization on a wide variety of liability risk issues.
Assist in the proactive development and implementation of eDiscovery and litigation best practices, processes, and procedures
Review, manage, and report on outside counsel spend and forecasts, vendor spend, and other litigation related metrics
Provides other litigation support as requested
Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual
Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission and Values

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc.
Required:

JD Degree from a U.S. Accredited law school (or equivalent plus U.S. LLM)
Admission to at least 1 U.S. state bar or District of Columbia
Minimum 6 years litigation experience with a top tier law firm and/or in-house legal team
Litigation Management - Specific experience with development of litigation strategy, written discovery and e-discovery; preparing and defending company witness depositions; drafting and arguing motions; negotiating settlements and attending mediations; managing mass tort litigation; participating in trials
Life Science Litigation – Specific experience representing as outside counsel at a major law firm and/or working as in-house counsel for a medical device, pharmaceutical, or life science company.
Liability Risk Counseling – Specific experience in providing liability risk management advice, including employee training, development of procedures or document templates, or other counseling to business partners.
Business Acumen - Understanding of basic business concepts, strategies, and risks
Analytical Skills - Excellent judgment, strategic and analytical thinking and the ability to assess risk and mitigations and make recommendations based on the company's values, vision, business goals and risk appetite
Innovation - Strong problem-solving/creative skills that drive new business solutions
Project Management - Strong priority-setting skills, attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple matters with differing deadlines at the same time
Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow effective interaction with all levels of the organization
Growth Mindset – Possesses a growth mindset with a passion for learning new things
Collaboration – Ability to thrive in a team environment
Diversity & Inclusion - Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives

Desired:

Healthcare Compliance – Knowledge of Anti-kickback laws, false claims act, foreign-corrupt practices act, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, HIPAA, and FDA regulations

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take a reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Target Based Range
153000-220000

Qualifications:
Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc
Required: