What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Legal position at Instem plc?
VP of Legal
Location : Boston, US (Hybrid)
Status : Permanent, Full Time
Package : Competitive Salary, Remote / Home Working (with one-off allowance), Flexible Working, (2 Days in the office for our Hybrid workers) Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Generous 401K (matching) Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 15 Days' Vacation Plus Public Holidays Buy and Sell Scheme.
Who's Instem? Well, we're a global provider of industry leading software solutions and services, which enables our clients to 'bring life enhancing products to market faster'. We boast over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 20!), ranging from small to enterprise-sized organisations.
Over 50% of the global drug discovery process runs through our software at some point. Therefore, each Instem employee has a significant impact in helping to save / prolong people's lives all over the world. We want you to join our mission!
What we need from a VP of Legal? The VP of Legal will provide comprehensive legal counsel to the company's board and management on various legal issues affecting the business. This role will be ideal for an ambitious Legal Counsel looking for their next step as a GC. You will be a strategic thinker with broad legal expertise to manage legal risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, oversee litigation, and protect the company's intellectual property. The VP of Legal will also collaborate closely with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to uphold high standards of corporate governance.
What to expect?
- Contract Management & Negotiation : Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements. Implement and maintain a Contract Lifecycle Management System. Update old or acquired MSA's and SOW's
- Compliance : Ensure that the company complies with relevant laws and regulations in its operations and business activities.
- Litigation Management : Oversee legal disputes and coordinate with external law firms as necessary to handle litigation matters.
- Due Diligence : Oversee due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions, including travel to other offices or courthouses as needed.
- Employee Relations : Work closely with the People and Culture team toobtain legal guidance on employment-related matters, including contracts,policies, and disputes, when required.
- Corporate Governance : Advise on matters related to corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Risk Management : Identify and manage legal risks the company may face, and implement strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally and diligently.
Skills you'll need :
We hire exceptional, enthusiastic people, and everyone is empowered to think solo, take the initiative and be innovative. We invite you to explore a world of opportunities with us, and to have influence in helping us achieve our goals, by being you!
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, orprotected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis ofdisability.
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