Health Care - General Attorney in Westlake, TX

In-House

Westlake, TX

Health Care - General Attorney in Westlake, TX

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide Management with General Legal Advice:
- Advise management on a variety of legal matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate transactional and other legal documentation, including supply and distribution agreements, contracts, letters, and related documents.
- Collaborate with the company's procurement and business teams to draft and negotiate contracts that protect the company’s interests.
- Manage legal contracts and advise management on issues such as termination, renewal, and notices; assist with and train on contract review and signature policies.
- Oversee and manage or assist in the oversight and management of claims and litigation.

- Practice Preventive Law:
- Provide legal advice, draft and revise policies, and conduct training in areas such as competition law, regulatory compliance, environmental law, insurance, trademarks, IT/AI, contract negotiation, privacy, and labor/employment.
- Review and provide legal advice to ensure that training, marketing, and promotional materials comply with applicable law, codes, policies, and standards.
- Monitor existing law, legal precedent, and pending legislation to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with the company’s global legal team on best practices for multinational issues, policies, and agreements.

- Intellectual Property:
- Coordinate management and administration of intellectual property matters with the VP & General Counsel and the company’s Group Intellectual Property teams.
- Provide advice on and maintain guidelines for the use of trademarks and patents in product packaging, promotional materials, and social media.

Education and Experience:
- Law degree from an accredited US law school with active bar membership in at least one US state.
- A minimum of 5 years practicing as a lawyer.
- Prior relevant, broad-based experience, including commercial experience, in a law firm and/or in-house legal position.
- Experience with a regulated industry (especially pharmaceutical) is a plus; experience in the animal health sector is ideal but not required.
- International legal work experience is a plus.
- Foreign language knowledge, especially French, is a plus.

Salary Information:
- Not specified in the text.

Job Related Capabilities:
- Business acumen with the ability to provide practical, well-reasoned legal and business advice.
- Creative and resilient approach to solving legal problems with the ability to apply sound judgment quickly and across multiple topics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts and advice simply to various levels of company employees and to non-native English speakers.
- Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Basic computer skills; fluency in English required; knowledge of French would be a plus.

Additional Information:
- The role reports to the VP and General Counsel.
- The position is full-time and based in Westlake TX, USA.
- The company encourages internal mobility, offers individual development plans, and values a work-life balance.
- The company is committed to fostering engagement in animal health and prepares employees for future challenges through skills acquisition and a responsible business approach.