Associate Legal Counsel - Transactions

Demant; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oticon Inc. is seeking a transactional attorney with 2+ years of experience to support contract negotiation, drafting, and governance.

You will counsel business colleagues on compliance and risk, and help maintain corporate governance documents and policies while contributing to operations. The role reports to Senior Counsel, Complex Transactions, and requires on-site work in Somerset, NJ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with collaboration across a fast-paced legal team in the healthcare/privacy

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum 2 years as corporate or transactional attorney.
• Energetic, hands-on, proactive in counseling and transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, review, and revise diverse contracts.
• Counsel business stakeholders throughout the transaction process.
• Assist with merger and acquisition due diligence, schedules, and related M&A.
• Develop and maintain policies and playbooks for recurring transactions.
• Draft and maintain corporate governance documents and policies.
• Lead internal projects related to governance and contracting processes.
• Weigh legal risk against business needs with sound judgment.
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Counsel business stakeholders

M&A due diligence

Policy drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Overview

This position is for a transactional attorney with 2+ years of experience to join its expanding business. The role requires practical, timely advice on a broad spectrum of legal issues such as contract negotiation and drafting, counseling our business colleagues on contract compliance and risks, drafting and maintaining corporate governance documents and policies, and any other topics needed by the business. The new hire will be part of a successful legal team, reporting to the Senior Counsel, Complex Transactions, and will use their legal skills to contribute to the operations of the business.

This position requires working on site in our Somerset, NJ location on Tuesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, review, and revise diverse contracts
• Counsel business stakeholders throughout the transaction negotiation and contracting process for various types of transactions.
• Assist with merger and acquisition due diligence, transaction schedules, and related M&A
• Develop and maintain policies and playbook for certain common or recurring transactions
• Draft and maintain corporate governance documents and
• Lead internal projects and initiatives related to corporate governance, contracting processes, and other
• Be able to weigh legal risk against business needs and realities, including demonstrating sound business and legal judgment.
• Be comfortable and efficient in a fast-paced
• Display the highest level of ethical conduct and
• Develop creative and compliant solutions to assist in resolving complicated
• May perform other miscellaneous tasks/projects as directed by

Qualifications

• A law degree from an accredited S. Law School and a member of the PA, NJ or NY bar.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a corporate lawyer or transactional law generalist handling a broad spectrum of legal issues at a law firm and/or a similar in-house environment.
• Must have high energy, be engaged and demonstrate that candidate is a hands-on attorney, proactive and innovative in counseling and transactions practice.
• A keen ability to provide practical advice by weighing legal risk against business needs and realities.
• Must be comfortable and efficient in a high paced environment.
• Must be hardworking, team-oriented and possess the ability to think creatively and efficiently in resolving business issues.
• Must make decisions based on sound judgment and display the highest level of ethical conduct and integrity.
• Health care industry background is preferred, but not required.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Company Values

We Create Trust – We value the opinions of our customers and colleagues. We promote a work environment based on inclusion, honesty, integrity and respect. We always keep our promises.

We are Team Players – We collaborate and network effectively across Demant. We take initiative and help each other to achieve our ambitious goals.

We Create Innovative Solutions – We challenge ourselves to improve and find new, value-adding solutions. We are curious to share ideas and insights to increase our collective innovativeness.

We Apply a Can-do attitude – We always look for opportunities to win the business and do our best to add value to our customers. We find solutions and act.

What we have to offer:

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
• 24/7 virtual medical care
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent Care
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter accounts

Oticon Inc. is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $104,000 and $116,000 annual; however, while the salary range is effective as of the date of this posting, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including but not limited to experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as bonus, commissions, or discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.