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In-House
Attorney
Corporate - Contract Law
Corporate - General
Min 10 yrs required
General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs The candidate leads the corporate legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire organization. Includes providing legal counsel to the board of directors, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and other senior management. Participates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs. Provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on the legal implications of other significant matters. Develops corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's interests. Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Serves as primary legal advisor on all major business transactions. Develops and manages internal audit and corporate compliance programs. Oversees the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities. Advises the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues. Manages a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor degree. Must be an active member in good standing with a state Bar association. Should have 10+ years of legal experience, including in-house legal experience with a publicly traded company. Prior experience as a General Counsel or in a management role within the legal department of a publicly traded company is strongly preferred. Experience with contracts, commercial and corporate transactions, intellectual property, compliance, litigation management, executive compensation, employment and corporate governance is essential. Experience with securities law, and finance and capital fundraising is strongly preferred. Should have executive leadership and management skills in all aspects of a legal and business environment, with proven ability to advise a successful and growing company. Expertise in or a demonstrated understanding of the laws, regulations, standards and guidance governing the operation of a life sciences company, specifically those relating to research, development, manufacturing, approval, public reporting, regulation, sale and marketing of pharmaceutical products is essential. Experience in U.S. corporate securities filings, disclosure and public capital-raising experience is required.
Job Id1400
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