VP General Counsel & Secretary

Responsibilities

• Strategic Corporate Leadership
• Legal Department Leadership
• Board of Directors Governance

Requirements

• J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• 15+ years of executive legal experience, in life sciences, medical devices, or biotechnology
• Active membership in the New York State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or District of Columbia
• Experience working with in a complex, matrixed, and global organizations
• Prior experience in the life sciences, medical device, or biotechnology industry
• Extensive experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
• Strong commercial contracting background, with extensive drafting and negotiation expertise
• Experience managing legal staff and/or outside counsel

Qualifications

• Effective team building and mediation skills, along with a collegial and collaborative work style
• Adept at collaborating across divisions, functions, and geography, with a skill for engaging colleagues at all levels in projects and processes while continuing to own and drive them
• Experience working in multinational company
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Experience in Intellectual Property is preferred
• Comfortable working in and promoting an inclusive workforce
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to business standards and integrity
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Desired Skills

Skills

• Effective planning and organizational skills

Benefits

• Salary Range: $350,000 - $375,000 depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Pay

• $350,000 - $375,000 depending on experience

Schedule

• N/A