Description:

Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
A German Medical and Pharmaceutical Device Company has an opening for a Corporate Counsel. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, such as, supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and data access/use agreements. The Corporate Counsel will also advise business partners on a wide variety of legal matters, such as strategic projects that advance the company's strategy in digitalization. In this position, you will be part of a collaborative Legal team focused on transactional and transformative business dealings across the company. This role will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel responsible for the team.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

Review, draft and negotiate contracts, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and data access/use agreements
Provide counseling regarding technology transactions and initiatives involving data rights, data use, data privacy protection and information security matters.
Assist in the preparation and management of policies and procedures regarding the preparation, execution and storage of contracts
Review, interpret and summarize regulations, rules and government oversight activities.
Manage other legal matters, disputes, and strategic projects, as requested
Collaborate across many functions, countries, cultures, and time zones to drive results on complex projects

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 reasonable care for safety and health of himself / herself and other person.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a 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.

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

JD Degree from a U.S. Accredited law school
Admission to at least 1 U.S. state bar or District of Columbia
Minimum 4 years contract drafting/negotiating experience
Transactions – Specific experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements commonly needed in the medical device/pharma industry, including, without limitation, supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and data access/use agreements
Information Security - Knowledge of data rights, data use, data protection and information security matters
IP/Technology - Knowledge of intellectual property, software and technology issues
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 projects 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:

Device/Pharma Experience - Transactional and contract experience in the commercial or healthcare department of a major law firm, with a combination of in-house experience at a medical device or pharmaceutical company
Healthcare Compliance – Knowledge of Anti-kickback laws, false claims act, foreign-corrupt practices act, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, HIPAA, and FDA regulations