General Counsel

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the executive leadership team on corporate governance and risk management.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board support, entity management, and compliance with applicable corporate laws.
• Support business development, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions from due diligence through integration.
• Prepare for Board meetings, serve as acting Secretary in Board of Director’s meetings, and prepare all necessary Board and Shareholder documents.
• Partner with corporate regulatory leaders to ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations applicable to medical/dental devices, manufacturing, quality systems, and global distribution.
• Interface with corporate regulatory leaders to manage regulatory risk and ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide compliance policies and training programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distributor, licensing, manufacturing, and customer contracts.
• Support global sales and supply chain operations with practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Establish contract standards and processes to improve efficiency and risk management.
• Oversee risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, compliance and quality requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with high ethical standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business clients and proactively become involved in business initiatives.
• Ability to interact effectively with associates at all levels in all businesses across North America and in countries where A-dec has a presence.
• Ability to interface and negotiate with legal representatives at dealers and suppliers.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Good listening skills.
• Skilled at working independently and leading critical matters to conclusion with little supervision, while coordinating with other attorneys and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to manage projects and influence decisions, with the ability to be persuasive in reinforcing the best interests of the company.
• Understands business implications of decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Travel, including internationally as needed, to perform the duties of the job.
• Expert legal document drafting and research skills.