Job Title Senior Legal Counsel
Location Raleigh, NC
Job Type Full-Time Regular
Min Experience 10 Years
Job Description The candidate will report to the General Counsel and provide support for the day-to-day guidance and legal advice for all aspects of the business. Will provide effective legal advice and counsel to the US Commercial Business Units, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs on a wide range of business, corporate, and regulatory matters related to the development, manufacture and sale of the company's products in the US consistent with federal and state laws and regulations. Provide practical, quality legal advice and services to the US Commercial Business Units and business support functions (e.g. Finance, Regulatory, Commercial Excellence, HR). Work collaboratively with internal clients to help achieve Business Unit and departmental objectives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide legal counsel to promotional review committees and for other promotional activities related to sale and marketing of company products. Negotiate and prepare contractual arrangements for all aspects of the business in close cooperation with Legal Department Contract Administrator. Conduct diligence and provide counsel on arrangements for product acquisitions or divestitures. Assist with corporate governance and corporate formalities. Work cooperatively with the Chief Compliance Officer and VP Human Resources. Assess and mitigate legal risks arising from business activities, including the development and sale of products. Assist in management of litigation matters and work effectively with Department Paralegal staff. Manage and work effectively with outside counsel on legal and regulatory aspects of the business and on litigation matters.

The candidate must have 7-10 years of overall legal experience in law firm and/or corporate legal department settings with 2+ years in the legal department of a pharmaceutical company. Prior experience with corporate governance and formalities is an asset. Prior dispute resolution/litigation experience a plus. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing medical devices preferred. Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical business and applicable laws and regulations, including those governing product promotion required.
Practice Areas Corporate – General
Industry Medical Devices
Category Senior Counsel