Chief Legal Officer

Empire Search Partners; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company in Princeton, NJ, is seeking an experienced Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. The role involves serving as the principal legal advisor and managing governance, compliance, and risk management issues. Ideal candidates will have over 20 years of legal experience in life sciences and medical technology. Competitive base salary starting in the mid-$500K range, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of legal experience, ideally with prior GC/CLO experience in life sciences.
• Experience in the medical technology industry, preferably at a public company.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Company and Board of Directors.
• Drive new strategic initiatives in legal and compliance matters.
• Manage complex commercial transactions and governance issues.

Skills

Legal experience

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Complex commercial transactions

Job description

Experience Required: 20+ Years, ideally with prior GC/CLO experience in the life sciences space.

Our client, a global life sciences company specializing in medtech/medical devices, is looking for an Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer to help drive new strategic initiatives in the Princeton, NJ area. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of legal experience, including as GC in the life sciences and medical technology industry, preferably at a public company. Prior management experience preferred.

The selected candidate will report to the CEO and serve as the principal legal advisor to the Company and Board of Directors on issues involving legal, governance, risk management, and compliance matters, as well as complex commercial transactions. Base annual salary is expected to start in the mid-$500K range, depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested attorneys with matching backgrounds are encouraged to apply and learn more details about this opportunity!

About Empire Search Partners

With over 25 years of relationship building in the major U.S. legal markets, Empire Search Partners has developed the preeminent network of top-tier attorneys and legal employers. This network enables Empire Search to combine the market’s leading law firm and in-house legal recruiting practices under one roof. Empire Search is the choice legal recruiting firm for attorneys looking for the most comprehensive career guidance and for employers in search of accomplished legal talent.

Equal Opportunity

Empire Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual application based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable laws. Empire Search Partners celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and for the clients we serve.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing