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$150.000 - $190.000
Full-Time
22 Mar → 21 Apr
Job Description
We are a commercial litigation and corporate boutique remote law firm representing business owners across a wide spectrum of areas; fashion, fintech, physicians, start-ups etc.
Our matters are interesting and complex, sometimes venturing into the cryptocurrency/blockchain space, with a bent towards filings in State and Federal Court. We also have matters pending in mediation and arbitration and tend to delve into international dispute resolution.
We are seeking an experienced litigation counsel (8+ years of experience in litigation practice) who can independently handle day-to-day responsibilities of a case. This includes opening a file, preparing demand letters, engaging in research and writing, oral argument, discovery, pleadings preparation, depositions etc. and working up a case from its inception up and through trial.
IMPORTANT* Please only apply if you have commercial litigation experience representing small business and individuals - including but not limited to matters arising out of breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, dissolution actions (for partnerships/private companies), tortious interference with contract etc. We are not a class action law firm - experience representing business owners in commercial disputes is a prerequisite to consideration.
This position will afford you the opportunity to work directly with the owner, and other staff members, of the law firm - it will also require the desire and/or ability to communicate directly with clients, make judgment-based decisions about direction and strategy (with the advice/consent of the owner early-on) and will, over a relatively short period of time, require a willingness to take the lead on, e.g., oral arguments and depositions as they arise.
This is an ideal position for a self-starter who is looking for an opportunity to grow with an up-and-coming law firm.
While we are primarily a litigation-oriented firm, experience in transactional work is a plus, especially with creating/editing general business contracts (operating agreements, employment contracts etc.) for our small-business clients.
About the Firm:
We represent a multitude of clients across interesting, developing and exciting industries, including Fintech, Blockchain, Fashion and Design.
Our work extends from litigating partnership & investment disputes to violations of securities laws, fraud, asset attachments, IP violations, and unwinding business acquisitions.
We offer a cordial and dedicated work environment that is based off of communication and positive dialogue. We pride ourselves on being strong, hard-working and honest litigators who put our clients' interests first. Willingness to role up one's sleeves and dive deep into matters to achieve beneficial outcomes is a must.
This is primarily a remote opportunity with occasional in-person meetings and/or in-person attendance for court, depositions, etc.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000, based on experience and capabilities. Bonus incentive structure provided.
Not defined
Full-Time
22 Mar → 21 Apr
Job Description
Are you a passionate, solutions-oriented attorney looking for a new role in a fast-paced financial tech company? Joining YipitData's legal team is a rare opportunity to become a core contributor to the success of a company that is building the future of investment research.
At YipitData, our legal team is an essential and collaborative partner in the Company's growth. As our Counsel, Commercial Contracts, you will be a core player in partnering with our commercial teams to negotiate, execute and close sales.
As Our Counsel, Commercial Contracts You Will:
- Develop contract negotiation and drafting skills to close deals. You will guide our commercial teams through the lifecycle of a deal - from initiating a contract or negotiating an NDA through closing the deal.
- Learn in a rapidly changing environment by navigating new problems and conceiving novel contracting frameworks for creative sales ideas.
- Enhance processes, efficiency, and best practices, including continuing to build out our contract management platform and working with our commercial teams to improve our forms and processes.
- Collaborate with our product, revenue, engineering, privacy and compliance, and finance teams to facilitate contract reviews and internal processes.
- Research, recommend and execute on key strategic opportunities and special projects.
- Evaluate and advise on appropriate legal courses of action to meet Company and business unit needs.
You Are Likely To Succeed If:
- You are excited by and highly determined to work on revenue driving commercial contracts with both legal and financial/commercial issues.
- You have a passion for drafting, negotiating, and redlining and are eager to further develop these skills.
- Your attention to detail is stellar.
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy working cross-functionally.
- You thrive in the unknown, are motivated to think creatively each day and can handle new areas of responsibility independently.
- You have a law degree (JD or equivalent) from a top law school, license to practice and are a member of good standing in New York, and have the appropriate practical knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through 2-5 years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house, drafting and negotiating business contracts strongly preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity for a top law firm associate or experienced attorney at a high-growth tech or data product company with strong communication skills and impeccable judgment.
This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarter is located), one of our office hubs (Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, or Seattle), or anywhere else in the US. However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding.
What we offer:
- Our compensation package includes equity and a highly competitive salary.
- We care about your personal life and we mean it. We offer flexible work hours, unlimited vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
- Your growth at YipitData is determined by the impact that you are making, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust.
- The final compensation package for this role may be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal team benchmarks. The compensation package also includes equity.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
$100.000 - $200.000
Full-Time
22 Mar → 21 Apr
Job Description
Description:
- A licensed attorney who has managed people for over 10 years.
- A natural leader, experienced in taking the initiative and leading conversations.
- Action-oriented with a sense of urgency for accomplishing goals.
- An efficient and effective communicator, in plain-English.
- Conscientious and highly accountable.
- A problem solver. You implement practical and timely solutions to improve efficiency.
- Enthusiastic, energetic and confident.
- Always responsive and often proactive, keeping clients and the team well-informed.
- Oversee accountability, performance and development of the Legal Team.
- Ensure the firm’s workload is properly distributed among the attorneys with consideration given to expertise.
- Run weekly attorney meetings and ensure successful completion of goals.
- Assist with recruiting A-player attorneys, paralegals and other legal staff.
- Report to the Managing Partners.
- As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor the next generation of excellent lawyers.
- Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
- We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
- Base Salary – $100k-$200k (Based on experience and location).
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10 Years
Not defined
Full-Time
21 Mar → 20 Apr
Job Description
Part Time Adjunct Professor-Professional Responsibility
The candidate will be responsible for planning and presenting the material assigned for their courses, seminars or clinics; establishing specific requirements and making them known to students; recommending texts; grading examinations and papers; submitting grades in a timely fashion; and explaining grades to students. Should have a JD, LLM., PhD or comparable degree and 5+ years of professional experience in the related subject matter.
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Min 5 yrs required
COCA-COLA COMPANY:MR [email protected]
Remote
1 month ago
$9.500 - $12.500
Full-Time
26 Feb → 28 Mar
Job Description
REF NO:766/655
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements / Qualifications
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2 years experience
Benefits/What We offer
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How To Apply
REF NO:766/655
If you have grade 10 and looking for a job, then this opport
unity is for you. (Pty) Ltd has permanent vacancies.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE ARE :
•General work
•Administration/Clerk
•Security officer
•Safety officer/Rep
Machine operators:
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For more information Contact Mr Makofane on 0635054946
Labor Relations Advisor
West McLean, VA 22103, USA
1 month ago
Not defined
Full-Time
20 Feb → 22 Mar
Job Description
Job ID: 2023-0006
# of Positions Type: 1
Experience: 5
Category: Contract Administration & Enforcement/Representation - Labor Relations Counsel
External Description
Labor Relations Advisor
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 67,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines) seeks an experienced Labor Relations Advisor for our Tysons (McLean), Virginia office; Atlanta, Chicago, Memphis, or NYC-metro locations possible for the right candidate. The Labor Relations Advisor, under general supervision and within the limitations of Association policy, handles a variety of labor relations assignments while providing assistance to pilot governing bodies and to individual members on all subjects that affect their employment. They provide staff assistance in all phases of negotiating agreements and functions as project manager while coordinating activities during negotiations, which includes ensuring compliance with the Railway Labor Act (LRA), researching and analyzing pilot collective bargaining agreements, drafting pilot proposals, and/or assisting in preparation of opening proposals and other contract language, drafting status reports on negotiations, maintaining communications with all interested parties, and preparing analyses of new agreements and sending summaries to department managers. They may act as chief ALPA spokesperson at the bargaining table, participate in direct negotiations and mediation sessions, and may write and/or review negotiation and pilot leadership communications with the membership. They will assist with the contract ratification process and, once an agreement is ratified, will participate in the contract's successful implementation.
Contract enforcement responsibilities include answering pilot questions about the collective agreement; advising pilots about possible contract violations; and, processing disputes to settlement and/or assisting in preparation of disputes to final adjudication including, conducting pilot intake(s), analyzing and drafting grievance(s) and/or appeal(s), interacting directly with Company(ies) in an attempt to resolve disputes, assuming role as ALPA spokesperson in mediation and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, drafting grievance submission to arbitration and/or assisting in case preparation for arbitration, and participating in settlement discussion(s) regarding grievances. They may assist with FAA actions against individual pilots which requires an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the procedures governing such administrative actions, and the responsibility for and the ability to analyze the subject matter and assist in preparing a case for the affected pilot. They also provide day-to-day assistance to pilot governing bodies and their committee structures which may involve attending Master Executive Council (MEC) and Local Executive Council (LEC) meetings, helping with the development and administration of an MEC's Strategic Plan, and other activities as required. They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.
Travel, significant and, at times, on short notice is required. Must be flexible and mobile - sometimes on short notice - based on meeting calendars, projects, and support demands.
At times, issues may be time-sensitive and of critical importance to the Association and Association issues. Working in coordination with other departments and committees, they will be relied upon to make initial recommendations regarding the strategy and actions that should be taken in each situation. Infrequently, they may be called upon, at any hour, to respond to a safety-related emergency inquiry.
Travel required: usually 25 - 40%; sporadically 50 - 75%.
ALPA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in a safe workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment and harmful behavior of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics as outlined in federal or provincial laws. We highly value everyone and all are encouraged to apply, including minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Economics, Pre-Law, Political Science, or related discipline, from an accredited college or university required; Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Law (LLM), or similar advanced degree from an approved school of law strongly preferred; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five (5) years of related experience in labor law and litigation, Railway Labor Act, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) preferred, ten (10) or more years strongly preferred. Aviation experience a plus.
- Experience in collective bargaining, grievance, arbitration, and organizing issues and strategies preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with internal staff; external contacts; senior legal and aviation professionals; and, pilots.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate long-term projects.
- Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to formulate decisions and/or solve problems, under time pressure and urgent conditions.
- Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
- Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical Demands:
Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below.
Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position; move about the office and the local metropolitan area; determine what others have said or written; and, converse with others and exchange accurate information.
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally and nationally). May also include occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases.
Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve luggage weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.)
ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits, including:
- 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 13% after 180 days of employment. No employee contribution required! The plan includes a Roth option and 4-year vesting schedule.
- Generous health care benefits on day one - PPO, Kaiser (where available), and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children;
- 27 days paid vacation and holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year;
- Generous sick and bereavement leave;
- Competitive parental leave;
- Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance;
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts;
- Retiree health plan;
- Education Assistance Program; and,
- Optional benefits including pet insurance, excess life insurance, legal plan, and qualified transportation fringe benefits, where available.
Relocation Not Provided.
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Job Responsibilities
- Contract enforcement responsibilities include answering pilot questions about the collective agreement
- advising pilots about possible contract violations; and, processing disputes to settlement and/or assisting in preparation of disputes to final adjudication including
- conducting pilot intake(s), analyzing and drafting grievance(s) and/or appeal(s)
- nteracting directly with Company(ies) in an attempt to resolve disputes, assuming role as ALPA spokesperson in mediation and/or other forms of alternative dispute resolution
- drafting grievance submission to arbitration and/or assisting in case preparation for arbitration, and participating in settlement discussion(s) regarding grievances.
- They may assist with FAA actions against individual pilots which requires an understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the procedures governing such administrative actions, and the responsibility for and the ability to analyze the subject matter and assist in preparing a case for the affected pilot.
- They also provide day-to-day assistance to pilot governing bodies and their committee structures which may involve attending Master Executive Council (MEC) and Local Executive Council (LEC) meetings, helping with the development and administration of an MEC's Strategic Plan, and other activities as required.
- They actively listen, build trust, and adapt their style and tactics to fit the audience.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Experience using online legal research, Westlaw or the equivalent, preferred.
Benefits/What We offer
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ALPA offers competitive salaries with terrific benefits.
How To Apply
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel reports directly to the SVP, VCU Health Sciences and Chief Executive Officer, VCU Health System and is ultimately responsible to the board of the VCU Health System Authority (VCUHSA). The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to senior leadership, board members, health care providers, and team members of VCUHSA and its affiliated entities, which includes hospitals, physician practice plans and other corporate entities (together, the VCU Health System). The role serves as a key strategic advisor and member of the senior leadership team as it relates to internal and external institutional existing and proposed relationships and business partnerships. Note that while Virginia Commonwealth University (the University) is closely affiliated with VCUHSA, the University has its own separate General Counsel and legal team that does not fall under the purview of the VCUHSA General Counsel’s Office.
The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel oversees all operational legal services, ensuring relevant legal and regulatory issues are understood and integrated into the development of the business policies and practices of VCU Health System. The role also builds and develops collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies to promote the strategic and operational objectives of the organization and its affiliated entities. In addition, the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel identifies and attempts to mitigate legal risk to protect the VCU Health System from undue legal exposure, liability, and significant financial loss while counseling and facilitating achievement of strategic, business, and operational objectives.
The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel serves as the boards’ chief legal and governance advisor, serving in the best interests of the VCU Health System. The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel supports a corporate culture of respect that maintains high standards of legal and ethical behavior while fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Finally, the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel provides primary oversight of in-house attorneys and outside counsel who provide legal services to the VCU Health System, is the legal spokesperson for the VCU Health System in relation to legal matters and has full accountability to ensure all legal operations are aligned with the organization’s mission and vision.
Essential Job Statements
• Assume ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the organization and its affiliated entities conduct their business operations in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Advise senior management and governing boards of the organization and its affiliated entities on application and interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations.
• Participate in the development of corporate policies, bylaws, procedures, and programs, and provide continuing counsel, advice, and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.
• Serve as key lawyer/legal advisor to senior management and governing boards on corporate governance issues and all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. Advise on legal aspects of the financing of the organization and its affiliated entities, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities.
• Assess the merits of all litigation, regulatory actions, or administrative proceedings filed against or on behalf of the organization and its affiliated entities, determine the appropriate response or defense, work with management to define overall strategy and approach in such matters, and recommend resolution of disputes, including financial settlements, if warranted.
• Structure and manage the organization’s internal legal office, including hiring and supervision of attorneys and support staff, to provide legal advice and counsel to the organization and its affiliated entities.
• Ensure that legal services provided by the internal legal office are performed in timely and competent manner, working in conjunction with other departments in the organization such as Compliance, Internal Audit, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Professional Liability, Insurance Services, Procurement, Information Systems, and Human Resources.
• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity, equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the VCU Health System.
• Select and retain outside counsel to provide legal services to the organization and its affiliated entities. Oversee, manage, and evaluate the work performed by outside counsel to ensure that quality legal services are provided in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Partner with other organizational leaders in driving operational initiatives to shape VCU Health System culture by ensuring operational designs, structures, and systems are in place that foster a diverse environment of learning, innovation, equity, agility, accessibility and inclusion.
• Build and develop collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies to promote the strategic and operational objectives of the organization and its affiliated entities.
• Work with the University General Counsel and senior leadership to accomplish common goals for the benefit of the organization, its affiliated entities, and the University. Consider the educational and research missions of the academic medical center, including the impact on faculty, housestaff, and students when providing legal advice to the organization and its affiliated entities.
• Assist with government relations activities, including assessment of the effects of proposed legislation and community activities on the organization and its affiliated entities. Participate in professional organizations to follow developments in legal or regulatory landscape that may affect the organization and its affiliated entities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias .
• Additional duties involving other regulatory or legal matters as they arise or are assigned.
Employment Qualifications
Required Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensure/Certification Required:
Active license to practice law in Virginia from the Virginia State Bar in good standing without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse actions.
• **Candidates who do not currently hold an active license to practice law in Virginia will be considered upon proof of eligibility for reciprocal admission to the Virginia Bar; candidates who are not eligible for reciprocal admission may be considered upon presentation of a plan to become admitted to the Virginia Bar within six months of hire.
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience:
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of healthcare law experience (firm and/or in-house) with an emphasis on hospital/healthcare business operations or balance of equivalent experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a legal leadership role, acting as key strategic advisor/member of Senior Executive Staff, as in house counsel, or as lead counsel providing representation and/or legal advice on all matters as it relates to internal and external institutional existing and proposed relationships and business partnerships potentially affecting the legal position, direction and vulnerability of a healthcare organization .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts and advice in a clear, effective, and practical manner to senior management, board members, health care providers, employees, and staff, and to outside counsel and business associates.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
• Business operations involved in health systems and hospitals, including contracting with providers, physician compensation, medical staff operations, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, real estate sales, purchases and leases, and drafting and negotiation of contracts and complex agreements
• State and federal laws and regulations affecting the operations of hospitals and other health care services and providers, including the regulation of hospitals, physicians, and providers of health care services, anti-kickback and anti-referral laws and regulations, and managed care
• Employment law and employee benefits law
• Not-for-profit corporation law and tax law
• Public sector entities and operations, including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) laws
• Experience leading diverse team(s)
• Demonstrate ability to take an adaptive leadership approach ensuring that individuals and the organization as a whole can successfully adapt and thrive when faced with challenges and difficulties
Cultural Responsiveness
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Job Responsibilities
- The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to senior leadership, board members, health care providers, and team members of VCUHSA and its affiliated entities, which includes hospitals, physician practice plans and other corporate entities (together, the VCU Health System)
- The role serves as a key strategic advisor and member of the senior leadership team as it relates to internal and external institutional existing and proposed relationships and business partnerships
- The Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel oversees all operational legal services, ensuring relevant legal and regulatory issues are understood and integrated into the development of the business policies and practices of VCU Health System
- The role also builds and develops collaborative relationships with internal and external constituencies to promote the strategic and operational objectives of the organization and its affiliated entities
- In addition, the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel identifies and attempts to mitigate legal risk to protect the VCU Health System from undue legal exposure, liability, and significant financial loss while counseling and facilitating achievement of strategic, business, and operational objectives
- Assume ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the organization and its affiliated entities conduct their business operations in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations
- Advise senior management and governing boards of the organization and its affiliated entities on application and interpretation of federal and state laws and regulations
- Participate in the development of corporate policies, bylaws, procedures, and programs, and provide continuing counsel, advice, and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters
- Serve as key lawyer/legal advisor to senior management and governing boards on corporate governance issues and all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
- Advise on legal aspects of the financing of the organization and its affiliated entities, including assessing and advising on current and future business structures and legal entities
- Assess the merits of all litigation, regulatory actions, or administrative proceedings filed against or on behalf of the organization and its affiliated entities, determine the appropriate response or defense, work with management to define overall strategy and approach in such matters, and recommend resolution of disputes, including financial settlements, if warranted
- Structure and manage the organization’s internal legal office, including hiring and supervision of attorneys and support staff, to provide legal advice and counsel to the organization and its affiliated entities
- Ensure that legal services provided by the internal legal office are performed in timely and competent manner, working in conjunction with other departments in the organization such as Compliance, Internal Audit, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, Professional Liability, Insurance Services, Procurement, Information Systems, and Human Resources
- Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity, equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the VCU Health System
- Select and retain outside counsel to provide legal services to the organization and its affiliated entities
- Oversee, manage, and evaluate the work performed by outside counsel to ensure that quality legal services are provided in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner
- Partner with other organizational leaders in driving operational initiatives to shape VCU Health System culture by ensuring operational designs, structures, and systems are in place that foster a diverse environment of learning, innovation, equity, agility, accessibility and inclusion
- Work with the University General Counsel and senior leadership to accomplish common goals for the benefit of the organization, its affiliated entities, and the University
- Consider the educational and research missions of the academic medical center, including the impact on faculty, housestaff, and students when providing legal advice to the organization and its affiliated entities
- Assist with government relations activities, including assessment of the effects of proposed legislation and community activities on the organization and its affiliated entities
- Participate in professional organizations to follow developments in legal or regulatory landscape that may affect the organization and its affiliated entities
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Additional duties involving other regulatory or legal matters as they arise or are assigned
Requirements / Qualifications
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Required Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
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Active license to practice law in Virginia from the Virginia State Bar in good standing without any instances of suspension, revocation, censure, or other adverse actions
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**Candidates who do not currently hold an active license to practice law in Virginia will be considered upon proof of eligibility for reciprocal admission to the Virginia Bar; candidates who are not eligible for reciprocal admission may be considered upon presentation of a plan to become admitted to the Virginia Bar within six months of hire
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Minimum of twelve (12) years of healthcare law experience (firm and/or in-house) with an emphasis on hospital/healthcare business operations or balance of equivalent experience
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Seven (7) years of experience in a legal leadership role, acting as key strategic advisor/member of Senior Executive Staff, as in house counsel, or as lead counsel providing representation and/or legal advice on all matters as it relates to internal and external institutional existing and proposed relationships and business partnerships potentially affecting the legal position, direction and vulnerability of a healthcare organization
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts and advice in a clear, effective, and practical manner to senior management, board members, health care providers, employees, and staff, and to outside counsel and business associates
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Location: Richmond, VA
Summary: As a valued member of the General Counsel Organization (GCO), the Senior Counsel will serve in a supervisory role for many legal matters within McKesson’s Medical-Surgical business unit and sub-business units, providing day-to-day counseling and issue identification. This position will provide counsel to McKesson Medical-Surgical’s Extended Care customer business, including the Biomedical Solutions business. The Senior Counsel will frequently engage with other internal legal, compliance, and business stakeholders across functional groups, as well as specialized outside counsel. The Senior Counsel will work with members of the GCO to provide support drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts with escalation to the supervising attorney as necessary. Agreement types may include, without limitation, customer product supply agreements, discount and rebate agreements, and rental and service agreements. The Senior Counsel will be an essential resource for the Biomedical Solutions team in support of projects and new business initiatives. This role requires the ability to work independently and assess when to seek guidance of supervising attorneys. The attorney hired to fill this Senior Counsel role must be an independent, business-minded, healthcare-focused, transactional, and regulatory attorney who will serve as a highly visible point of contact for a wide array of legal and business matters. Reporting to the Managing Chief Counsel and working directly with the business team, the Senior Counsel shall possess exceptional professional judgment and be able to provide decisive day-to-day legal counseling and advice to all levels of the organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provision of legal contracting support by overseeing drafting, providing review and analysis, and negotiating contracts with escalation to the supervising attorney as necessary
• Consulting on legal and business provisions in contracts, coordinating contract approvals and advising on contract enforcement issues as needed
• Providing health care regulatory advice (FDA, AKS, FCA, Stark, Privacy regulations, CMS and state rules and regulations) related to commercial arrangements with healthcare manufacturers and providers and identify regulatory issues, assess business impact risk and communicate same to business partners
• Recommend and implement contracting policies, procedures and processes
• Be a team player who can cultivate strong working relationships and who can work collaboratively with internal clients and other members of the legal team
• Identifying and analyzing risk, determining the level of risk and required escalations appropriately
• Demonstrating comprehensive understanding of McKesson business units, products, strategy, and operational model
• Frequent interactions with other internal legal, business, and operations stakeholders across functional groups and business segments
• Work under supervision of supervising attorneys and exercise independent judgment in escalating issues as appropriate within broadly defined practices and policies.
Critical Requirements:
• Must be a team player who can develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with many business leaders from multiple functions and with other members of the legal team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice and to earn the trust and confidence of the business
• Excellent commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse laws
• Ability to adapt communication style depending on the recipient’s level of sophistication about legal issue
• Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently
• Business acumen dealing with risk management and organizational savvy
Organizational and project management skills
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate and bar licensure in at least one state is required
• Minimum Requirements: 7+ years of relevant legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm providing legal counsel to health care clients
• Familiarity with FDA regulations related to medical devices.
At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$122,800 - $204,600
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.
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Job Responsibilities
- Summary: As a valued member of the General Counsel Organization (GCO), the Senior Counsel will serve in a supervisory role for many legal matters within McKesson’s Medical-Surgical business unit and sub-business units, providing day-to-day counseling and issue identification
- This position will provide counsel to McKesson Medical-Surgical’s Extended Care customer business, including the Biomedical Solutions business
- The Senior Counsel will frequently engage with other internal legal, compliance, and business stakeholders across functional groups, as well as specialized outside counsel
- The Senior Counsel will work with members of the GCO to provide support drafting, reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts with escalation to the supervising attorney as necessary
- Agreement types may include, without limitation, customer product supply agreements, discount and rebate agreements, and rental and service agreements
- The Senior Counsel will be an essential resource for the Biomedical Solutions team in support of projects and new business initiatives
- This role requires the ability to work independently and assess when to seek guidance of supervising attorneys
- The attorney hired to fill this Senior Counsel role must be an independent, business-minded, healthcare-focused, transactional, and regulatory attorney who will serve as a highly visible point of contact for a wide array of legal and business matters
- Reporting to the Managing Chief Counsel and working directly with the business team, the Senior Counsel shall possess exceptional professional judgment and be able to provide decisive day-to-day legal counseling and advice to all levels of the organization
- Provision of legal contracting support by overseeing drafting, providing review and analysis, and negotiating contracts with escalation to the supervising attorney as necessary
- Consulting on legal and business provisions in contracts, coordinating contract approvals and advising on contract enforcement issues as needed
- Providing health care regulatory advice (FDA, AKS, FCA, Stark, Privacy regulations, CMS and state rules and regulations) related to commercial arrangements with healthcare manufacturers and providers and identify regulatory issues, assess business impact risk and communicate same to business partners
- Recommend and implement contracting policies, procedures and processes
- Be a team player who can cultivate strong working relationships and who can work collaboratively with internal clients and other members of the legal team
- Identifying and analyzing risk, determining the level of risk and required escalations appropriately
- Demonstrating comprehensive understanding of McKesson business units, products, strategy, and operational model
- Frequent interactions with other internal legal, business, and operations stakeholders across functional groups and business segments
- Work under supervision of supervising attorneys and exercise independent judgment in escalating issues as appropriate within broadly defined practices and policies
Requirements / Qualifications
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Must be a team player who can develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with many business leaders from multiple functions and with other members of the legal team
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Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice and to earn the trust and confidence of the business
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Excellent commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
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Knowledge and understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse laws
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Ability to adapt communication style depending on the recipient’s level of sophistication about legal issue
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Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently
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Business acumen dealing with risk management and organizational savvy
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Organizational and project management skills
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Juris Doctorate and bar licensure in at least one state is required
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Minimum Requirements: 7+ years of relevant legal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm providing legal counsel to health care clients
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Familiarity with FDA regulations related to medical devices
Benefits/What We offer
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As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson
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In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
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Our Base Pay Range for this position
Vice President- Legal Technology, Records, and eDiscovery
Bethesda, MD, US
3 months ago
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
Job Category Legal
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Position Summary
Marriott's Law Department services the Company's lodging and hospitality business and provides legal advice and counsel to Marriott's internal clients.
The Vice President, Legal Technology, Records and eDiscovery is a critical role in the law department charged to (1) Lead the transformation of the Law Department's technology platform in order to support the legal services delivered by the Department, (2) Partner with attorneys, Senior Law Leadership, and the corporate IT discipline leadership to create, oversee, and support the development and implementation of Legal technology strategies and solutions and (3) Oversee the Senior Director, eDiscovery & Records Management on special technology projects and to help drive eDiscovery efforts and Law Department Records work.
The Vice President, Legal Technology, Records, and eDiscovery will oversee a team of IT professionals providing guidance and assistance to ensure IT projects are long term focused, within budget and meeting stakeholder expectations. This position will support the oversight of the technology team's budget and track meaningful technology metrics. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, will supervise a team of Technology, eDiscovery and Records professionals and will have dotted line oversight of the Law Department Accounting teams. Specific Expected Contributions
This position will provide leadership in several areas related to the Technology Transformation of the Law Department, to include:
• Strategy And Tools
: This position will provide strategic oversight of the legal technology function, with a specific focus on identifying and evaluating technology and AI solutions for the Law Department, and collaborate with other corporate functions evaluating and implementing technology solutions for the business. This includes,
• Take the lead, partnering with the various legal disciplines, to ensure efficiencies related to the transaction process (i.e., HOTDOCs, iManage, Team Connect).
• Direct operational investments for Legal technological systems in partnership with Business and iT Leaders. Identify risks, help troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues to the SVP, Associate General Counsel and Law senior leadership, when necessary.
• Continually ensure technology for the Law Department is up to date and recommend future solutions (in coordination with budget approvals) to ensure that tools implemented are utilized in the most effective manner.
• Identify opportunities across the Law department for process automation leading the identification, selection, and implementation of solutions. This includes leading change management planning/execution and communications to Law Department leadership, associates, and impacted Law Department clients.
• Systems And Processes
This position will provide strategic oversight for the deployment of Law technology tools globally and ensure that the tools function seamlessly on a global basis, serving as the liaison between appropriate functions within HQ and the Continents. Position will also reconcile and track all Legal technology purchases and will drive the development and enhancement of the Law department's accounting technology.
• Technology Support
Oversee the team providing hardware and software technical support to the Law Department, Global Communications & Public Affairs, and Lodging Development Departments. This includes tier 1 support, initial contact and basic troubleshooting, and tier 2 level support, more complex troubleshooting in partnership with the Corporate IT discipline.
• Metrics
Report on progress/performance of all Legal IT projects including budget, timeline, resources, deliverables, scope, training, change management, and risk. Manage technology budget and partner with the Law Department VP of Finance to report out on budget spend and projections. Develop and produce the appropriate technology metrics as a means for constant improvements in delivery speed, quality, and cost.
• Partnerships
This position is the primary liaison with corporate iT, Security, and compliance/privacy to ensure projects meet company and regulatory standards. This position will provide ongoing advice and guidance for the Law Department, Business Function leaders, and other affected stakeholders concerning systems and technology issues.
In addition, this position will:
• Manage the technical integration of outside counsel and outside vendor technology with that of the Law Department, including:
• Oversight of additional networks on the Marriott network, the system change process, testing, training of outside counsel/vendors, and the deployment of those networks to production.
• Change management process to implement modifications or enhancements that are made to either network that would impact processing.
• E Discovery And Records
Provide oversight and direction to the Senior Director, eDiscovery & Records to help drive the processes for the Enterprise-Wide Electronic Discovery and Law Department Records Management work. Identify, design, and oversee the implementation of process automation and digitization enhancements to the Records and eDiscovery processes.
• Effective Team Management
: Enhance the Legal Technology, Records, and eDiscovery's capabilities through effective staffing and development of others by anticipating staffing requirements and comparing business needs with strengths and weaknesses of existing staff. Coaches own team to collaborate with others. Provide timely and effective coaching and performance feedback; recognizing and rewarding distinctions in performance; and engaging in progressive disciplinary processes, when appropriate.Candidate Profile
: Successful candidates should possess the experience, knowledge, and skills as follows:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field required. Masters' Degree and/or Project Management Professional Certification a plus.
• 12+ years of information technology experience that includes providing technical and strategic leadership. Experience with legal technology and/or within a high-quality law firm and/or in-house experience is preferred.
Additional Skills necessary for the role include:
• In-depth understanding of the network environment and its hardware/software components. Experience identifying and implementing legal technologies to meet business needs and objectives. Proven technical capability/experience working within an IT environment supporting applications and application development/optimization.
• Experience with mapping and implementing process automation.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders, and project change management – Demonstrated ability using project management techniques and tools.
• General understanding of budget process and managing budgets.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and engage all levels of the organization including senior management, technical and non-technical members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a large team of direct reports.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple cross-functional, short-term, and long-term projects concurrently, ensuring consistent progress.
• Exemplary work ethic.
• Outstanding customer service orientation.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?
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Job Responsibilities
- The Vice President, Legal Technology, Records, and eDiscovery will oversee a team of IT professionals providing guidance and assistance to ensure IT projects are long term focused, within budget and meeting stakeholder expectations
- This position will support the oversight of the technology team's budget and track meaningful technology metrics
- This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, will supervise a team of Technology, eDiscovery and Records professionals and will have dotted line oversight of the Law Department Accounting teams
- : This position will provide strategic oversight of the legal technology function, with a specific focus on identifying and evaluating technology and AI solutions for the Law Department, and collaborate with other corporate functions evaluating and implementing technology solutions for the business
- Take the lead, partnering with the various legal disciplines, to ensure efficiencies related to the transaction process (i.e., HOTDOCs, iManage, Team Connect)
- Identify risks, help troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues to the SVP, Associate General Counsel and Law senior leadership, when necessary
- Continually ensure technology for the Law Department is up to date and recommend future solutions (in coordination with budget approvals) to ensure that tools implemented are utilized in the most effective manner
- Identify opportunities across the Law department for process automation leading the identification, selection, and implementation of solutions
- This includes leading change management planning/execution and communications to Law Department leadership, associates, and impacted Law Department clients
- This position will provide strategic oversight for the deployment of Law technology tools globally and ensure that the tools function seamlessly on a global basis, serving as the liaison between appropriate functions within HQ and the Continents
- Position will also reconcile and track all Legal technology purchases and will drive the development and enhancement of the Law department's accounting technology
- Oversee the team providing hardware and software technical support to the Law Department, Global Communications & Public Affairs, and Lodging Development Departments
- This includes tier 1 support, initial contact and basic troubleshooting, and tier 2 level support, more complex troubleshooting in partnership with the Corporate IT discipline
- Report on progress/performance of all Legal IT projects including budget, timeline, resources, deliverables, scope, training, change management, and risk
- Manage technology budget and partner with the Law Department VP of Finance to report out on budget spend and projections
- Develop and produce the appropriate technology metrics as a means for constant improvements in delivery speed, quality, and cost
- This position is the primary liaison with corporate iT, Security, and compliance/privacy to ensure projects meet company and regulatory standards
- This position will provide ongoing advice and guidance for the Law Department, Business Function leaders, and other affected stakeholders concerning systems and technology issues
- Manage the technical integration of outside counsel and outside vendor technology with that of the Law Department, including:
- Oversight of additional networks on the Marriott network, the system change process, testing, training of outside counsel/vendors, and the deployment of those networks to production
- Change management process to implement modifications or enhancements that are made to either network that would impact processing
- Provide oversight and direction to the Senior Director, eDiscovery & Records to help drive the processes for the Enterprise-Wide Electronic Discovery and Law Department Records Management work
- Identify, design, and oversee the implementation of process automation and digitization enhancements to the Records and eDiscovery processes
- Effective Team Management
- Coaches own team to collaborate with others
- Provide timely and effective coaching and performance feedback; recognizing and rewarding distinctions in performance; and engaging in progressive disciplinary processes, when appropriate
Requirements / Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field required
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12+ years of information technology experience that includes providing technical and strategic leadership
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In-depth understanding of the network environment and its hardware/software components
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Experience identifying and implementing legal technologies to meet business needs and objectives
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Proven technical capability/experience working within an IT environment supporting applications and application development/optimization
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Experience with mapping and implementing process automation
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Experience in strategic planning, risk management, leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders, and project change management – Demonstrated ability using project management techniques and tools
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General understanding of budget process and managing budgets
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and engage all levels of the organization including senior management, technical and non-technical members
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Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a large team of direct reports
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Ability to effectively manage multiple cross-functional, short-term, and long-term projects concurrently, ensuring consistent progress
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Exemplary work ethic
VP, Corporate Legal Affairs-Remote
Gaithersburg, MD, US
3 months ago
Not defined
Full-Time
26 Dec → 25 Jan
Job Description
I. JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the EVP of External Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary as a senior leader with the Legal department, responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the general and administrative business (G&A) and business lines and leading a number of legal functions including government investigations and commercial litigation, legal operations, business development transactional support (M&A), and corporate governance and securities. The successful candidate will be an experienced corporate leader and creative legal problem solver, with significant management and leadership experience and an extensive background in the legal issues and transactions that flow from the G&A side of a complex public corporation. The position will interact regularly with executive management and at times with the Board of Directors.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• VP, Corporate Legal Affairs will serve as a strategic legal partner to business unit leaders and their teams by leading and overseeing a range of strategic legal support, advice, and counseling. VP, Corporate Legal Affairs will also align, coordinate and work closely with members of the Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, and other stakeholders as needed or appropriate.
• Overall responsibility for team of attorneys and other legal professionals attending to: (1) Corporate/G&A functions including Corporate Development, Finance, and Investor Relations; (2) corporate securities, SEC/financial reporting & compliance and corporate governance activities; (3) commercial litigation and government investigations; and (4) the Legal Operations function responsible for creating and improving systems, processes and practices, in collaboration with the contracting teams and IT, that enhance the department's overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• As a member of the legal leadership team, consistently demonstrate strong leadership competencies and demonstrate Emergent's Core Values to maintain high morale and support professional education, career development, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal team.
• Together with other members of the Legal team, manage litigation and corporate investigation matters, provide corporate support to the company and the Board of Directors, collaborate with finance and investor relations on regulatory disclosure filings, and provide leadership and vision for the legal operations function.
• Representing the Legal department on various senior management cross-functional teams and/or committees.
• Retaining, supervising, and directing outside counsel effectively and efficiently managing legal expenses consistent with the Legal operations budget.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.
III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
• Strong legal operations experience obtained at a public corporation, preferably in the life science industries, including strategic design, implementation, and oversight of legal department systems, policies, and practices.
• Substantial experience with commercial litigation and government investigations, and experience managing attorneys with different areas of expertise, for example, corporate finance, securities, disclosures, governance, and business development/M&A.
• Law Degree from an ABA accredited school and licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. State
• At least 15 years of experience working in a law firm and/or pharmaceutical or biotechnology legal department with a minimum of 5 years managing attorneys.
• Deep understanding of the legal issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory processes for prescription drugs, anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and antitrust laws. Working knowledge of the global regulatory environment. In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including IP, manufacturing, R&D, regulatory, and commercial elements.
• Strong ability to grasp legal issues quickly, exhibit strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical and constructive legal advice in a time-sensitive, dynamic, and fast-paced complex environment.
• Strong management, teamwork, and leadership skills with a growth mindset, including the ability to effectively develop, build, motivate, and manage matrix teams.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Builds relationships across functions and sites and inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage large workload, focus on critical priorities, and otherwise effectively meet client needs directly and with members of the Legal team.
• Defines success in terms of team goals, adapts quickly to changing resource requirements, has a clear understanding of other groups' business priorities, and uses knowledge of organizational culture to achieve objectives.
Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.
Job Responsibilities
- Reporting to the EVP of External Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary as a senior leader with the Legal department, responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the general and administrative business (G&A) and business lines and leading a number of legal functions including government investigations and commercial litigation, legal operations, business development transactional support (M&A), and corporate governance and securities
- The position will interact regularly with executive management and at times with the Board of Directors
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- VP, Corporate Legal Affairs will serve as a strategic legal partner to business unit leaders and their teams by leading and overseeing a range of strategic legal support, advice, and counseling
- VP, Corporate Legal Affairs will also align, coordinate and work closely with members of the Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, and other stakeholders as needed or appropriate
- Overall responsibility for team of attorneys and other legal professionals attending to: (1) Corporate/G&A functions including Corporate Development, Finance, and Investor Relations; (2) corporate securities, SEC/financial reporting & compliance and corporate governance activities; (3) commercial litigation and government investigations; and (4) the Legal Operations function responsible for creating and improving systems, processes and practices, in collaboration with the contracting teams and IT, that enhance the department's overall efficiency and effectiveness
- As a member of the legal leadership team, consistently demonstrate strong leadership competencies and demonstrate Emergent's Core Values to maintain high morale and support professional education, career development, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal team
- Together with other members of the Legal team, manage litigation and corporate investigation matters, provide corporate support to the company and the Board of Directors, collaborate with finance and investor relations on regulatory disclosure filings, and provide leadership and vision for the legal operations function
- Representing the Legal department on various senior management cross-functional teams and/or committees
- Retaining, supervising, and directing outside counsel effectively and efficiently managing legal expenses consistent with the Legal operations budget
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage large workload, focus on critical priorities, and otherwise effectively meet client needs directly and with members of the Legal team
Requirements / Qualifications
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Strong legal operations experience obtained at a public corporation, preferably in the life science industries, including strategic design, implementation, and oversight of legal department systems, policies, and practices
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Substantial experience with commercial litigation and government investigations, and experience managing attorneys with different areas of expertise, for example, corporate finance, securities, disclosures, governance, and business development/M&A
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Law Degree from an ABA accredited school and licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. State
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At least 15 years of experience working in a law firm and/or pharmaceutical or biotechnology legal department with a minimum of 5 years managing attorneys
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Deep understanding of the legal issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory processes for prescription drugs, anti-kickback, fraud and abuse, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and antitrust laws
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Working knowledge of the global regulatory environment
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In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including IP, manufacturing, R&D, regulatory, and commercial elements
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Strong ability to grasp legal issues quickly, exhibit strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills, exercise sound judgment, and provide practical and constructive legal advice in a time-sensitive, dynamic, and fast-paced complex environment
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Strong management, teamwork, and leadership skills with a growth mindset, including the ability to effectively develop, build, motivate, and manage matrix teams
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Strong negotiation and communication skills (both oral and written)
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Ability to communicate legal issues in a clear and understandable manner
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Builds relationships across functions and sites and inspires trust and confidence through effective communication and interpersonal skills