Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support the General Counsel in protecting the organization's legal interests and assuring regulatory compliance. You will review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and advise on risk and strategy.

The role requires a JD and 5–7 years in healthcare or tissue banking, with strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently while guiding business units.

Qualifications

• JD required or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience in tissue banking, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Corporate generalist with healthcare law background.

Responsibilities

• Provide general advice to senior management on a day-to-day basis.
• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate contracts and internal policies.
• Advise on business objectives in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Travel to Jessup, PA as needed.
• Ensure activities comply with legal requirements and internal policies; prepare responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee and direct company litigation as needed.
• Assist on special projects and travel to Jessup, PA as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview/Risks

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, 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