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Job Description
Job Description
General Counsel & Internal Legal VP / Director / Associate
Are you a dynamic, versatile, and experienced legal expert ready to lead the legal function of a fast-growing company poised for scale up and global commercialization? We are seeking a General Counsel & Internal Legal Professional to join our leadership team. This role demands a proactive, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment and is ready to tackle a wide range of legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges.
The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator, exceptional communicator (both written and oral), and a resourceful problem-solver who can help us build a lean and efficient organization while navigating the complexities of corporate growth, healthcare regulations, and global expansion. A sharp focus on cost efficiency, negotiation, and vendor management is critical to this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Understands regulations in medical industries. Oversee corporate compliance, including HR policies, accounting standards, intercompany policies, and technical agreements; draft and maintain corporate policies, agreements, investor documents, and board minutes.
- Collaborate with accounting / audit teams to ensure financial compliance and reporting, while driving for anticipated IPO preparation and supporting post-IPO operations.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors, customers, HR, strategic partners, landlords.
- Structure and negotiate licensing deals with major partners, including big pharma and CLIA labs; negotiate MOUs with governments and strategic stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations while managing government contracts and healthcare-related regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, IRB approvals, and liability management).
- Oversee compliance with all applicable laws and standards (state, federal, international) for direct-to-consumer products, clinical trials, informed consents, and risk management.
- Manage risk management, including insurance coverage negotiations, and lead potential litigation with cost-effective resolutions.
- Manage external law firms and vendors to ensure cost efficiency, negotiate effectively, and prevent unnecessary expenses.
- Support international market expansion by establishing compliant operations in new jurisdictions and setting up manufacturing plants.
- Build a lean legal function focused on cost savings and ensure agreements align with company goals and minimize risk.
- Lead cost efficiency / reduction efforts by negotiating with suppliers, vendors, and legal firms while driving global growth initiatives.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and legal expertise, supporting strategic initiatives and business development through strong written and oral negotiation skills.
Qualifications
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in a company on the verge of transformational growth. As General Counsel, you will shape our legal strategy, guide us to anticipated IPO and beyond, and help build a globally recognized brand. If you're ready to lead and innovate at the intersection of law, business, and science while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
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