Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid)

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support the General Counsel by identifying legal issues, drafting key documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role involves reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements across research, development, licensing, distribution, and vendor contracts.

The position may engage in compliance matters and corporate governance, with travel to Jessup, PA.

Qualifications

• JD required and licensed to practice law.
• 5-7 years experience in tissue banking or healthcare.
• Healthcare corporate generalist background.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide general advice to senior management on a day-to-day basis.
• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate contracts and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with laws and internal policies and avoid risk.
• Oversee company litigation and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries and special projects.
• Some travel to Jessup, PA.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

The Assistant General Counsel will provide support to the General Counsel in protecting the organization's legal interests. The Assistant General Counsel identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations and assures legal compliance. This position will be responsible for reviewing, editing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements including but not limited to sponsored research agreements, development agreements, distribution agreements, commercial supply/vendor agreements, software and other commercial licensing agreements. This position may also be responsible for assisting in compliance matters and corporate governance issues.

Salary $182K to $200K

Responsibilities

• Provide general advice to senior management and other managers on a day to day basis.
• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate contracts and internal policies.
• Provide advice and guidance for the accomplishment of the overall business objectives of the organization in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and avoidance of unacceptable risks.
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the organization and its Mission, people, technology, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate business and legal structures and strategies accordingly.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable legal requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation of responses to various regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee and direct company litigation.
• Assist on special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Some travel to Jessup PA.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) Required
• 5-7 years prior experience in tissue banking, medical device or pharmaceutical companies.
• Excellent communication skills
• Corporate generalist background with healthcare law
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with other business unit associates. Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency with computer platforms and applications
• Strong interpersonal skills