Assistant General Counsel

About the role

This position reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key legal leader within Bioventus, providing strategic legal advice on a wide array of corporate and business matters to the organization and its subsidiaries while also serving as a value-add partner to the business, aligned in achieving the company’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors.
• Review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Ensure that contracts are in compliance with legal, regulatory and company policies.
• Maintain oversight of the contract process to assure compliance with the organization’s contractual guidelines, satisfaction of customers/vendors, including participation in pre-contract discussions, contract negotiations and contract reviews.
• Supervise and coordinate all legal services necessary to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in the following areas: health, safety and environmental; manufacture and sale of medical devices; and import and export of goods and services.
• Review and advise management with respect to product marketing literature and advertising matters.
• Maintain controls and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner closely with finance, tax, HR, compliance, and business leadership to deliver integrated legal advice.
• Support the Company’s compliance with public company reporting and other requirements.
• Monitor and advise on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting corporate and commercial activities in applicable jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, playbooks, and internal processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an American Bar Association accredited law school with superior academic credentials required.
• Current membership in a state bar required.
• A minimum of 10-15 years legal experience with at least 8 years as a business attorney with a strong background in commercial and regulatory transactions with the proven ability to provide quality legal services.
• Experience gained in a reputable law firm, in-house legal department (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other life sciences company), or a combination of both.
• Strong expertise in commercial sales contracts and solid experience with corporate governance matters.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply government regulations, guidelines and requirements and to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities and ability to respond to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated sound decision-making skills and ability to own projects and consistently meet tight timelines and high-quality standards.
• Commitment to client service, finding solutions, relationship building in a diverse environment and continuous learning.
• Ability to handle confidential and non-public proprietary information with sound discretion and judgment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an American Bar Association accredited law school with superior academic credentials required.
• Current membership in a state bar required.
• Minimum of 10-15 years legal experience with at least 8 years as a business attorney with a strong background in commercial and regulatory transactions with the proven ability to provide quality legal services.
• Experience gained in a reputable law firm, in-house legal department (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other life sciences company), or a combination of both.
• Strong expertise in commercial sales contracts and solid experience with corporate governance matters.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply government regulations, guidelines and requirements and to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities and ability to respond to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated sound decision-making skills and ability to own projects and consistently meet tight timelines and high-quality standards.
• Commitment to client service, finding solutions, relationship building in a diverse environment and continuous learning.
• Ability to handle confidential and non-public proprietary information with sound discretion and judgment.

Skills

• Commercial Sales Contracts
• Corporate Governance
• Government Regulations
• Legal Risk Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Compliance Monitoring
• Integrated Legal Advice
• Public Company Reporting
• Regulatory Development
• Template Development
• Internal Processes Improvement
• Confidentiality and Discretion

Benefits

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee Recognition and Rewards

Pay

• Competitive Salary
• Performance-Based Bonuses
• Stock Options

Schedule

• Full-Time