Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel is a key legal advisor assisting the General Counsel in providing guidance to all the company?s business lines and corporate departments. This role will navigate the interconnections between complex legal issues and the company?s various business activities and objectives supporting critical strategic initiatives. The Corporate Counsel will collaborate closely with senior leaders to drive the organization forward, focusing on legal standards and business outcomes, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. The Corporate Counsel will work on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial transactions, employment law, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, privacy and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can collaborate with internal teams and senior management while ensuring the company's legal and regulatory obligations are met. The Corporate Counsel operates with limited supervision and therefore requires a high level of balanced judgment and an ability to independently discern and establish priorities.

• Provide legal support across various company functions and collaborate with senior legal team members and business stakeholders
• Work closely with the Contracts Coordinator to oversee the company?s internal contract management databases
• Review, interpret and analyze existing contracts for internal stakeholders
• Prepare correspondence to third parties as requested by the General Counsel
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues and stay abreast of relevant legal developments
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead or contribute to the development and refinement of legal forms, processes, and procedures
• Coordinate and manage work with external legal counsel.
• Support M&A transactions through due diligence, document review, and post-closing activities
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of agreements with vendors, partners, and customers
• Assisting internal stakeholders with legal inquiries, customer assessments, RFPs, and miscellaneous requests
• Identifying potential legal or operational issues and coordinating with appropriate stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms and conditions align with business objectives and risk tolerance
• Support General Counsel and external counsel with litigation matters
• Draft, review, and approve organization policies, procedures, and legal documents
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and legal compliance
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks associated with strategic initiatives, providing guidance on potential disputes and resolutions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in employment, healthcare, intellectual property and other relevant laws and industry practices that could impact the company?s business
• Oversee and manage corporate policies, procedures, and internal legal audits
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., data privacy regulations)
• Advise senior management on legal matters and potential legal implications of deal structures
• Stay current on legal developments and industry trends that may impact the organization
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of experience (3 years in-house experience)
• US Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal risks and develop strategic solutions that most effectively facilitate the company?s business operations and objectives
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Risk-based thinker with ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and other corporate standard software required
• Experience providing counsel in the healthcare industry (pharma/biotech preferred) and familiarity with privacy rules and regulations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Competencies

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Benefits

• Supportive, progressive, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive pay structure.
• Matching 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance.
• AssistRx, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors, or any other protected categories protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• All offers of employment with AssistRx are conditional based on the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Sponsorship and/or work authorization is not available for this position.
• AssistRx does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other vendor services. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of AssistRx and no fee will be paid in the event of a hire.