Senior Staff Counsel

About The Opportunity

At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature™. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.

Overview Of Position

Senior Staff Counsel will provide legal advice and recommendations on a broad array of matters such as contracts, non-disclosure agreements, third party agreements, corporate policies,  corporate compliance, legal investigations and advising on human resource & employment law matters. Additionally, this position will support the legal team by providing guidance and recommendations on legal matters, including advertising & claims review in compliance with the FTC and FDA requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides support for OPTAVIA through field policy compliance of third-party website use, advertising materials, use of corporate intellectual property, training presentations, public appearances and inter-field relationships domestically and internationally.
• Provides legal counsel and guidance on all company marketing materials, websites, apps and advertising projects.
• Assist on HR/employment matters on behalf of the Company including reviewing the company employee handbook, garnishments, 401 K and other matters addressing hiring and Separation Agreements.
• Maintains working knowledge of general corporate legal matters of a public company.
• Ensures compliance with PCI rules and provide guidance on protection of consumer data.
• Provides regulatory compliance for entry into new markets and supervises outside counsel.
• Provides contract review and drafting of a variety of Company-related contracts.
• Provides effective leadership, direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports including, but not limited to, delegating, staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations.

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree and J.D. required.
• Active law license in any state, in good standing.
• 4 years related attorney level experience in regulatory and general corporate practice areas.
• Contract and Policy review and drafting experience required.HR and employment law experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to break down and communicate complex issues into easily understood directives.
• Some travel required, 3-5 times per year.
• Required in office Monday through Thursday, remote on Friday.

At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do! 

We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.

We Lead By…

Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.

Being innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.

Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.

Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.

About Medifast®
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the 40 year old health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA ® , which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to address obesity and support a healthy life. OPTAVIA provides unparalleled coaching support along with community, tailored nutrition and healthy habits, and empowers people to master their weight loss journey through each stage of life. Through the company’s collaboration with national virtual primary care provider LifeMD® (Nasdaq: LFMD) and its affiliated medical group, customers now have access to GLP-1 medications where clinically appropriate. Medifast remains committed to its mission of offering Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature™. Visit MedifastInc.com and OPTAVIA .com for more information and follow @Medifast on X and LinkedIn .

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