Litigation & Risk Counsel — Medical Devices

Arthrex; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthrex, a global medical device company, is seeking an Associate Litigation and Risk Management Counsel in Naples, FL. The role protects the organization’s legal interests and oversees litigation, regulatory matters, and internal investigations within the Legal department.

You will advise senior management, supervise staff as needed, and collaborate with outside counsel; travel up to 10% may be required to support case work and investigations.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.
• 5 years’ experience required as an attorney in litigation within a law firm and/or in house setting.
• Must be admitted into and in good standing of a state bar.
• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports litigation and claims management for the department.
• Assists with defense of litigation, product liability issues, insurance matters, regulatory matters, and internal investigations.
• Reviews documents, e‑discovery and case management as needed.
• Provides timely advice and counsel to senior management on laws, regulations and company policies.
• Advises on claim status, legal risks, and liabilities in medical device manufacturing and distribution.
• Represents department with outside counsel for depositions, mediations and interviews.
• Reviews marketing and advertising materials for legal/regulatory compliance.
• Drafts memoranda on various legal topics including medical device law.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

LEXIS/Westlaw

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Arthrex, a global medical device company, is seeking an Associate Litigation and Risk Management Counsel in Naples, FL. The role protects the organization’s legal interests and oversees litigation, regulatory matters, and internal investigations within the Legal department.

You will advise senior management, supervise staff as needed, and collaborate with outside counsel; travel up to 10% may be required to support case work and investigations.