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Posted October 18, 2024
POSITION: Associate Counsel
COMPANY: Arkema Group in the Americas
LOCATION: King of Prussia, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant General Counsel – M&A / Commercial position is part of the U.S. Law Department and works closely with Global M&A Law Team and the US Commercial Team.
The position reports directly to the U.S. General Counsel for M&A and indirectly to the Associate General Counsel for all commercial matters.
Successful candidate shall provide high quality, cost-effective legal services that minimize the Company's incurrence of liability and ensure that its rights are enforceable by (i) providing advice on the structure and implementation of M&A and other commercial transactions; (ii) providing advice as to the effect of agreements and rules of law governing such matters; (iii) negotiating and drafting or reviewing such agreements; (iv) supervising and managing due diligence efforts; and (v) assisting with risk mitigation, claim analysis, and commercial advice in M&A and other transactions.
Posted October 18, 2024
POSITION: Assistant General Counsel, Environmental Compliance Job
COMPANY: Arkema Group in the Americas
LOCATION: King of Prussia, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant General Counsel - Environmental will provided legal advice and counseling related to all environmental compliance issues to the Arkema Group in the Americas, covering over 50+ locations, as it relates to EPA, state and local agency, TSCA, FIFRA, and RCRA compliance. Serve as the in-house subject matter expert for environmental compliance issues, assist with permitting and other site regulatory and compliance matters and other related matters. Leads (or assists with) sensitive investigations or other matters. This position will directly report to Deputy General Counsel in the US.
Posted October 10, 2024
POSITION: Counsel, Litigation
COMPANY: Victaulic
LOCATION: Easton, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
A diverse position requiring a strong litigation background combined with practical problem solving skills and an understanding of a business’ legal needs. Counsel, Litigation is responsible for managing and overseeing litigation matters and providing business-based, commercially viable legal advice to protect the organization’s interests within its risk profile. Works with CLO, other Legal Department attorneys and external counsel to set and execute litigation and dispute resolution strategies. Accountable for all internal litigation responsibilities. Provides actionable advice and counsel to CLO, senior management domestically and abroad, and other internal clients to limit risk exposure and minimize legal costs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing complex litigation matters and providing practical legal advice and risk management guidance to business partners. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role. Click here for more information.
Posted August 21, 2024
POSITION: Senior Director, Associate General Counsel
COMPANY: Sallie Mae
LOCATION: Newark DE (Hybrid)
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced, business-savvy Data and Privacy Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in data and privacy law, particularly in the financial services industry. They will play a critical role in advising key stakeholders on a wide range of data, technology, and privacy issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on the design and implementation of innovative new products and services. This individual will also closely monitor newly enacted legislation and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the organization, and recommend appropriate courses of action. Click here for the full description.
Posted August 8, 2024
POSITION: Counsel
COMPANY: Qlik
LOCATION: King of Prussia, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 14 years in a row, Qlik® transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster. We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.
The Counsel Role
Qlik is seeking a bright, energetic, business-minded and self-motivated attorney to provide support for the Legal Department. The Counsel will support a wide range of commercial contracts for the Americas. The successful candidate will be able to effectively collaborate with various internal teams and external clients, which may include Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Partners, Finance and IT.
Here’s how you’ll be making an impact:
- Negotiate vendor and marketing agreements, and train procurement and field marketing on contract policies and procedures.
- Assist regional legal team in negotiating SaaS, software and services commercial agreements as well as related agreements, including confidentiality, data privacy and business associate agreements.
- Support the RFP/RFQ process and assist with submissions.
- Collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders with respect to contract templates, manuals, policies or other materials and ensure regional/global consistency.
- Proactively establish relationships with internal clients to support key strategic initiatives and improve how legal services are provided.
- Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the product portfolio, and working knowledge of legal systems (contract management, esignature, ebilling) and sales systems (CRM, CPQ) as well as workflows.
- Contribute to process improvement, contract playbook, repository and general refinement of templates.
- Balance legal risks against real-world business imperatives to provide pragmatic and business-based solutions.
- Support legal team projects and transactions as needed.
We’re looking for a teammate with:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
- Minimum one year of experience with procurement and contract negotiation. Prefer experience negotiating licensing and technology transaction agreements and related professional services contracts.
- Passionate about technology and energized by the challenges of serving a dynamic and global growth company in a cutting-edge sector.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and can engage effectively with all levels of employees and management.
- Detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful with strong follow-through skills.
- Has a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and can effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise and commercial advice and creative solutions where necessary on established timelines to meet their business needs.
- Strong and astute negotiator with sound business judgment and integrity.
- Team player who brings a positive, "can do" attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the global legal team and with internal and external clients.
- Able to manage workload and shifting priorities within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability, please submit your request via accessibilityta@qlik.com. Any information you provide will be treated according to Qlik’s Recruitment Privacy Notice. Qlik may only respond to emails related to accommodation requests.
Qlik is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Qlik via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Qlik. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Qlik as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Posted July 26, 2024
POSITION: Associate General Counsel
COMPANY: Vertical Screen
LOCATION: This is a remote position with occasional travel to Warminster, PA and Mt. Laurel, NJ.
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
Vertical Screen is one of the world's leading applicant screening firms. Operating through three subsidiaries – Business Information Group, Certiphi Screening and Truescreen, as well as a sister-company, Fieldprint – we serve the largest and most respected organizations, institutions, corporations, and government entities worldwide.
Vertical Screen is at the forefront of the applicant screening industry. We design innovative technology that delivers accurate, timely results to our clients. Our success begins with our diverse team of kind, collaborative professionals who are passionate about the work we deliver.
We are seeking a dynamic Associate General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal counsel on our diverse range of products and services, focusing particularly on privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, and general product counseling for innovative technology offerings. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to identify legal requirements, manage external legal relationships, and offer strategic guidance across the organization. Working closely with the Chief Privacy Officer, you will address privacy matters related to our products and ensure global compliance with various legal requirements.
If you are a dynamic legal professional with a passion for regulatory compliance, product counseling, and privacy law, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role in our organization. Join us in shaping the future of legal and compliance initiatives within our company.
This is a remote position with occasional travel to Warminster, PA and Mt. Laurel, NJ.
Posted June 6, 2024
POSITION: Senior Counsel
COMPANY: Freshpet
LOCATION: Bethlehem PA and Bedminster NJ (in office 3 days/week min)-
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
- Serve as commercial counsel, drafting, negotiating, finalizing and advising on a wide range of agreements, including, but not limited to vendor, technology, marketing, construction, consulting, product, social media and other commercial agreements.
- Stay apprised of regulatory, data privacy, intellectual property and other applicable federal, state and international legal developments relevant to our business.
- Assist with the management of external counsel in a cost-effective manner.
- Leverage our contract management system in coordination with our contracts manager, assist in contract template development.
- Provide support on other legal matters as needed.
Posted May 24, 2024
POSITION: Vice President, Global Head of Intellectual Property
COMPANY: PTC Therapeutics
LOCATION: Warren, NJ
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Global Head of Intellectual Property who is pro-active, innovative and has strong communication and organizational skills to join us in our Legal Team, based in our headquarters office in Warren, New Jersey.
Reporting to the Global General Counsel, the Global Head of Intellectual Property (HIP) will provide strategic vision addressing PTC’s current and future intellectual property portfolio. The HIP will work in partnership with other senior leaders to drive IP strategy aligned with PTC's overall strategic directives. This is a senior level role with CEO visibility. The HIP will clearly articulate PTC’s IP strategy with responsibility for the Company’s IP including counseling stakeholders, managing patent drafting, prosecution and enforcement, litigation, licensing and other complex business transactions, publication review, due diligence, trademark matters, and opinion work.
The HIP oversees the global IP strategy as well as management of the IP team and operations. They oversee and prioritize projects aimed at protecting PTC’s IP and improving the operational efficiency of the IP department internally and with key PTC stakeholders. In addition, the HIP oversees IP counsel for assigned projects across R&D and commercial activities, including all aspects of patent drafting, prosecution, opposition work, licensing, trademarks, etc.
The HIP will foster collaboration across the IP Team and key stakeholders, spearheading digital transformation initiatives and optimizing communication channels. The HIP supports PTC regulatory requirements, follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is engaged with PTC Culture initiatives
Posted May 3, 2024
POSITION: Attorney - Project Work
COMPANY: FreedomPay
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
Qualifications/Skills
- Strong project management skills required
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate important legal concerns/principles to business units and non-lawyers
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, colleagues, and internal and external contacts
Education/Experience
- JD degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to PA state bar in good standing
- 5 or more years of prior in-house legal department or relevant private practice experience
- Interest and/or experience in the technology sector.
- Familiarity with software-as-a-service (SaaS) is preferred
- Experience with data protection/privacy and cybersecurity a plus
- Payment industry experience is a plus
Posted April 9, 2024
POSITION: Senior Counsel, 1940 Act Regulatory
COMPANY: Vanguard
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC; Malvern, PA; Scottsdale, AZ
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
- Provides business leaders with legal advice on issues impacting Vanguard's business activities and investment product development, transactions, and regulatory matters. Ensures that business activities, policies, practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Drafts and negotiates legal documents such as regulatory filings, contracts, agreements, and correspondence of legal significance.
- Monitors, analyzes, and responds to legislative and regulatory developments related to Vanguard's business activities and investment products to ensure they are adequately addressed.
- Represents the organization in complex, controversial, significant, or specialized legal proceedings before courts, government agencies, or other authorities so the organization's interests are protected.
- Directs the work being performed by outside counsel. Reviews and evaluates outside counsel invoices.
Maintains a high level of expertise in regulatory law, Vanguard's business and products, and the investment industry. - Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard, and maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations.
- Coaches junior staff and helps resolve problems.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Posted April 4, 2024
POSITION: Associate General Counsel - Advertising & Marketing Counsel
COMPANY: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
LOCATION: Ewing, NJ & Hybrid
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: CLICK HERE
JOB SUMMARY: Church & Dwight Co., Inc. seeks a generalist with advertising and regulatory experience to support products regulated as medical devices, OTC drugs, cosmetics, homeopathic drugs, and dietary supplements. The Associate General Counsel – Advertising & Marketing Counsel (“Associate General Counsel”) will counsel senior and executive management and a wide range of functions (e.g., marketing, sales, quality, regulatory, and R&D) on a variety of general legal, regulatory, commercial, advertising and litigation issues. This position reports directly to the Chief Advertising and Marketing Counsel.
Posted February 9, 2024
POSITION: Associate Director, Securities Counsel (Hybrid)
COMPANY: PTC Therapeutics
LOCATION: South Plainfeld, NJ & Hybrid
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: https://ptcbio.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PTC_Careers/job/Associated-Director--Securities-Counsel_R3141
JOB SUMMARY: Associate Director, Securities - Counsel position will play a key role in the PTC Legal Department. This position will report to and work with the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, coordinating with all members of the legal team, and interacting with senior management and Board members. This position will also provide the opportunity to expand into other areas of general corporate practice, such as people services/HR, total rewards, tax, and finance.
Posted November 3, 2023
POSITION: Associate Corporate Counsel
COMPANY: EnerSys
LOCATION: Reading, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: https://jobs.enersys.com/job/Reading-Associate-Corporate-Counsel-PA-19605/1015120601/
JOB SUMMARY: EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
EnerSys is currently seeking an experienced corporate attorney with commercial contract experience. The position will be a hybrid position located out of our global headquarters in Reading, PA. You will be a key member of our legal department and will work closely with various departments to review, draft and negotiate contracts, ensure operational compliance, and provide general legal support to the Company and the Senior Management Team. You will work closely with talented attorneys and commercial colleagues around the globe in a collegial environment. The position will report to the Deputy General Counsel.
Posted December 13, 2023
POSITION: Director, Corporate Counsel - Global Tech Ops
COMPANY: Incyte
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: Click here to apply online
JOB SUMMARY:
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value. The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.
Job Summary (Primary function)
The Director, Corporate Counsel – Global Technical Operations provides general legal and compliance support to the Global Technical Operations business unit at Incyte’s headquarters located in Wilmington, Delaware. Click here for more details.
Posted November 3, 2023
POSITION: Labor Relations and Employment Counsel
COMPANY: Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.
LOCATION: Warren, NJ
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: Interested applicants can submit their CVs, etc. to hrdepartment@mathesongas.com
JOB SUMMARY:
The Labor Relations and Employment Counsel will work closely with and report directly to the Senior VP of HR and manage and represent the Company in all matters related to labor relations including, among other things, negotiating all collective bargaining agreements (including new agreements and renewals), settling grievances, investigations and all other matters regarding unionized employees. In addition, the position will provide day-to-day general specialist support in a very wide variety of employment compliance and HR-related matters. Click here for the full job description.
Posted October 4, 2023
POSITION: Associate Corporate Counsel (HYBRID)
COMPANY: EnerSys
LOCATION: Reading, PA
FOR DETAILS AND TO APPLY: https://jobs.enersys.com/job/Reading-Associate-Corporate-Counsel-%28HYBRID%29-PA-19605/984884101/
JOB SUMMARY:
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
We are currently looking for an Associate Corporate Counsel for our corporate headquarters in Reading, PA. The position is presently a hybrid role with four days per week in our Reading, PA office with the option to work remotely for one day per week. The Associate Corporate Counsel will be responsible for supporting the Chief Legal Officer, the Deputy General Counsel, and the Sr. Counsel, Litigation & HR with the internal legal affairs of the company in accordance with company policies and practices. This position will primarily be responsible for providing legal guidance and counseling on human resource and employment matters as well as conducting and overseeing investigations from the legal side. The position will also assist with managing litigation and disputes as well as reviewing and drafting contracts while maintaining an exceptional level of professionalism. This position will report to the Sr. Counsel, Litigation & HR.
Posted May 30, 2023
POSITION: Counsel
COMPANY: Eurofins Scientific
LOCATION: Lancaster, PA
APPLY AT: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Eurofins/743999922640194-counsel
JOB SUMMARY:
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.
Job Description
Eurofins is searching for an attorney to serve in the position of Counsel to join a growing legal team supporting the legal needs of Eurofins’ companies in North America through a national service center model. This is a generalist position, reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel of Eurofins NSC US, Inc. Applicants must be interested in utilizing their experience, developing new expertise in a variety of legal areas, managing special projects, and developing processes and procedures that support the delivery of legal services. The companies you will support are primarily testing laboratories in the Pharmaceutical, Clinical Diagnostics, Genomics, Agroscience, Products and Technologies fields. This is a hybrid position, with the expectation that Counsel will come into the office, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for part of the work week.
The responsibilities for the position of Counsel include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide general legal advice and support to operations of 80+ testing laboratories in North America and other groups within the National Service Center
- Provide advice and counsel on employment matters to HR professionals and business managers regarding US federal state and local laws (e.g., compliance with Title VII, ADAAA, FLSA, FMLA and state/local sick leave laws, FCRA, privacy laws, multistate drug testing issues, enforcement of restrictive covenants, federal contractor requirements, etc.)
- Develop, review, and revise internal policies and procedures to ensure multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
- Research legal questions and clearly communicate recommendations on ways to minimize the companies’ legal exposure in operations and transactions
- Work with the corporate paralegal team and various Eurofins’ companies’ contracting teams, with the assistance of outside counsel, to draft, review and negotiate agreements for the provision of laboratory testing services as well as the purchase of materials, supplies and services and other contracts, including NDAs
- Facilitate compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Develop and deliver trainings on variety of legal topics
- Assess and advise on legal claims, including employment, commercial, and general liability claims
- Provide support in corporate development initiatives
- Engage, supervise and manage outside counsel on threatened and active litigation matters
- Work with outside counsel and business managers to protect and develop Eurofins’ portfolio of intellectual property, including but not limited to patents and licenses
- Train and oversee the activities of the litigation paralegal including, the general day-to-day management of litigation, invoice review and processing, responding to subpoenas, and other paralegal activities
Qualifications
The ideal candidate possesses:
- Experience with employment matters including knowledge of employment laws, such as Title VII, ADAAA, FLSA, FMLA and federal contractor requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytic skills, sound judgment and practical business sensibility
- Ability to effectively assess and prioritize risks
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively and influence decision makers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with competing priorities, and to meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work with collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the companies
- Positive energy and motivation to develop and contribute to a collegial and highly effective legal team
- Professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, and tact
- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
- Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Law Degree (Juris Doctor) from accredited US law school
- Admission to Pennsylvania Bar or eligibility for admission as in-house counsel
- At least 7 years’ experience in law practice; within a minimum of 2 years in-house experience
- Availability for potential travel 10% of time (flexible work schedule to accommodate varying time zones)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Sharepoint
Additional Information
We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
Posted May 30, 2023
POSITION: Corporate Counsel
COMPANY: TMS International
LOCATION: Horsham, PA or Pittsburgh, PA
APPLY AT: Interested candidates should contact TMS’ Human Resources Business Partner, Allison Cunningham at acunningham@tmsinternational.com or 215.692.2599.
JOB SUMMARY:
TMS International is the leading provider of on-site, industrial steel mill services for steelmakers around the world. At TMS, our people, services, technology and equipment provide invaluable resources that support and enhance our partners' entire manufacturing operations.
The company has a small tight-knit legal department without strictly defined boundaries – all members work across practice areas to support each other and the business. We are seeking a general corporate practitioner to handle a wide range of legal issues affecting the company, including employment, litigation, finance, marketing, operations, and health, safety and environmental matters.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist or lead the review, negotiation and/or drafting of a large variety of legal documents and commercial contracts including long-term mill services contracts, brokerage agreements, procurement contracts, intracompany agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
- Provide timely and thoughtful guidance, direction, and assistance in a wide variety of legal matters to various internal business units.
- Work directly with managers and company leadership to support daily business operations.
- Advise internal colleagues in a manner that advances the company’s strategy while addressing legal and regulatory risks and preserving and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation.
- Assist in the management of litigation matters and disputes, including coordination of internal responses and interfacing with outside counsel.
- Advise the Health, Safety & Environmental Department with respect to various legal issues.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with the steel industry or heavy industrial settings preferred.
- Agility and willingness to learn about various subject matters (both from a legal and business perspective) are highly valued.
- Business-focused mindset, with sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take on a wide range of projects and responsibilities.
- Proactive, detail oriented, and able to prioritize while handling multiple tasks.
- High degree of organizational skill and attention to detail.
- Availability to travel from time to time, as needed.
Required Education and Professional Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal department at a mid-to-large size company.
- Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Must be a member in good standing of the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligible for reciprocity admission at the time of hire.
TMS International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or other characteristics protected by law.
Posted April 28, 2023
POSITION: Senior Legal Counsel - Employment Law
COMPANY: SAP
LOCATION: Newtown Square, PA
APPLY AT: https://jobs.sap.com/job-invite/371913/
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced attorney to join our North America employment legal team to serve as a trusted partner to provide both strategic and tactical employment law advice and guidance to Human Resources and business leadership with the goal of facilitating innovative business decisions while minimizing legal risk.
Expectations and Tasks
- Provide timely, dedicated, solution-oriented, legal advice to meet the ever-changing and developing needs of People Operations reflective of our employee population
- Coordinate with stakeholders across various functions, such as People Relations, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Sales, Security, IT, Data Management, etc. to ensure the development of employee-related solutions that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations
- Partner with the People Relations and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure training and development and recruiting practices reflect corporate policies and human resource objectives
- Advise on topics like leaves of absence, employee relations, restructurings, privacy and immigration; the creation, interpretation and application of employment-related policies and procedures, consistent with state and federal requirements; drafting and improving employment-related documentation; providing legal support for background checks, workplace investigations, etc.
- Work with People Operations colleagues to identify and mitigate human resources risks in a timely and appropriate fashion
- Help develop human resources processes and protocols to ensure consistent compliance across SAP N.A.
- Consult with outside counsel within area of responsibility in a cost-effective manner.
Additional Topics Covered:
- While much of the work is North America-specific, opportunities may arise to expand your practice to include international employment law.
- Assessment of new legal requirements and coordination with the team for recommendations for business implementation
- Support of global privacy protocols as they pertain to the employment-context
Education and Skills
- Degree from an accredited law school and licensed with a U.S. bar admission
- Experience directly supporting business clients with advice and practical solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward action
- Knowledge of privacy requirements in the employment context.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to initiate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, following through to completion within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly get up to speed on statutory and/or regulatory requirements, assess organizational risk impacts and provide practical guidance to mitigate legal risk.
- Must have excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams.
- Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, a quick learner and have a strong work ethic.
- Capable of working independently and producing consistently efficient, high-quality work product.
- Fluent in English
Work Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience practicing and advising in employment law and general contract review, in either private practice or in-house legal department.
Location
- Can be based anywhere in the US – Virtual remote
Posted April 24, 2023
POSITION: Counsel - Commercial Litigation/Managed Care
COMPANY: UHS Corporate Legal Department
LOCATION: King of Prussia (3 days in office, 2 days flex-remote)
APPLY AT: https://jobs.uhs.com/careers/jobs/198894?lang=en-us
JOB SUMMARY:
Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.
The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Counsel - Litigation (Managed Care) that will be responsible for support of all affirmative litigation matters for the UHS Legal Department, including managed care litigation, class action litigation, and general commercial litigation.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Responsibility for pre-suit demands as well as the assessment, prosecution and resolution of affirmative litigation matters including payor disputes, class action matters and other plaintiff-side commercial litigation matters.
- Provide advice and counsel to company officers and executives in connection with managed care and class action litigation matters
- Provide general support to facilities in responding to various document requests, administrative agency requests, subpoenas and litigation/judicial proceeding matters
- Manage eDiscovery matters including preservation, Early Case Assessment (ECA), contract attorney review and vendor management issues and serves as a liaison between outside counsel and eDiscovery vendor
- Provide advice and counsel to Risk Management and Managed Care Systems functions of the company
- Handle patient billing issues and physician disputes
- Provide assistance and counseling to facilities concerning bankruptcy, patient billing matters and physician disputes
Qualifications
Law degree with a minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in commercial litigation and/or managed care (either payor or provider side).
- Must be admitted into the state bar or have in-house counsel license
- Strong commercial litigation experience preferred
This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Posted on March 31, 2023
POSITION: Senior Manager/Associate Director, U.S. Compliance
COMPANY: Incyte Corporation
LOCATION: Wilmington, DE (Corporate Headquarters)
JOB SUMMARY (Primary function):
The Senior Manager/Associate Director, U.S. Compliance is responsible for assisting the U.S. Dermatology and Oncology Compliance Leads with the implementation and management of Incyte’s U.S. Compliance Program. This includes supporting efforts to continuously enhance Incyte's Compliance program based on the legal enforcement environment in the U.S. through application of best practices in the life sciences Compliance space. This role requires significant interaction with U.S. Sales and Product Strategy, Legal, Information Technology, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Commercial Operations and other company departments. The Senior Manager/Associate Director, US Compliance will report to the Executive Director, Compliance Lead, U.S. Dermatology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (Key responsibilities):
- Work with the U.S. Compliance Leads to maintain and enhance infrastructure for the U.S. business that supports a company culture of compliance and recognizes that compliance is a collective responsibility of all company employees;
- Assist with understanding current and future compliance needs of U.S. business partners;
- Develop tools, processes and reports to support the U.S. business’s ownership of Compliance;
- Assist with managing quarterly U.S. Compliance Committees to track compliance efforts and initiatives and project status updates;
- Participate in routine meetings with U.S. business partners;
- Participate in the review and approval process of certain core U.S. business activities (e.g., Sponsorships, Advisory Boards, Healthcare Professional engagements, etc.);
- Partner with the U.S. Compliance Leads and internal Compliance Policy/Training to identify policy/guideline needs, develop/enhance policies and guidance documents, and ensure optimal accessibility for the U.S. Business using the most up-to-date technology;
- Partner with the U.S. Compliance Leads and internal Compliance Policy/Training to create and deliver U.S. Business-specific trainings and communications;
- Collaborate with U.S. Compliance Leads and internal Compliance Monitoring/Investigations team to assist with evaluating and remediating monitoring and investigation findings;
- Assist the U.S. Compliance Leads with conducting annual compliance risk assessments, including evaluating results and identifying areas of improvement;
- Support the U.S. Compliance Leads and Compliance Monitoring/Investigations team by conducting field monitoring activities;
- Develop and implement tools to empower business stakeholders to make ethical and compliant decisions;
- Provide guidance to the U.S. Business and integrate compliance controls into the scope of existing business practices where applicable;
- Develop, lead, and implement continuous improvement activities, including managing documentation and tracking compliance activities;
- Maintain a current working knowledge of various laws, regulations, and industry guidance that affect the corporate-wide compliance program, including federal and state government price reporting laws, state and federal privacy laws, OIG and DOJ guidelines, PhRMA code and state marketing compliance laws;
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency):
- Bachelor's degree required;
- Minimum of 6 years of pharmaceutical/life sciences compliance experience;
- Proven record of accomplishment in the areas of U.S. compliance best practices;
- Knowledge of and experience with laws, regulations, and industry guidance that affect the pharmaceutical industry;
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form with multiple stakeholders within and outside the company;
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams and projects;
- Strategic leadership capability, strong organizational awareness, sound judgment, strong business acumen and ability to make decisions with the input of appropriate input from multiple stakeholders;
- Strong problem solving and risk analysis skills;
- Ability to effectively prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple complex and confidential tasks;
- Ability to travel up to ~25% including overnights and weekends as needed for business meetings and field monitoring activities.
TO APPLY: https://www.incyte.com/culture-and-careers/open-positions
Posted on March 23, 2023
POSITION: Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Government Contracts & Government Programs
COMPANY: Comcast
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
SUMMARY: The Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Government Contracts & Government Programs, will be responsible for providing legal and compliance support for Comcast Cable’s Government Contracts team and in connection with Comcast Cable’s participation in federal, state, and local government programs. This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Government Contracts & Government Programs, the senior most attorney responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local government contracts and government programs. The Assistant Deputy General Counsel will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the company to provide expertise and guidance on compliance risks, and to support implementation of and enhance the compliance program.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provides legal counsel and support to one or more business units and/or the corporate headquarters. Counsels on a broad range of legal issues related to assigned area(s).
- Provides leadership in one or more legal specialties and disseminates information on trends and innovations within the specialty.
- Performs legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case.
- Engages and directs outside counsel to undertake specific and complex work requiring the application of highly specialized legal knowledge.
- May oversee the completion of projects including planning, assigning, and monitoring; reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results; etc.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to legal staff including junior Attorneys, Paralegals, Contract Specialists and administrative staff, as required.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Law Degree from Top Tier Law School.
- In good standing with a state bar, with ability to register as Pennsylvania In-House Counsel.
- Excellent negotiating, drafting, problem solving and communications skills.
- Understanding of risk assessment and analysis within the context of a growing, innovative technology industry. Experience in telecommunications is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively with management and operations personnel, simultaneously manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with consistently high quality work product.
- Experience with federal government contracting compliance is required. Experience with state and local government contracting is a plus.
- Experience in building and maintaining compliance programs to ensure (1) adherence to U.S. procurement laws and regulations, including but not limited to the FAR, DFARS, Procurement Integrity Act, False Claims Act, Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), cost accounting and pricing principles, including 2 CFR Part 200, as well as regulatory requirements arising out of participation in various government programs; (2) compliance training on government contracts and regulatory requirements; and (3) monitoring compliance with government contracting requirements through design of internal controls or processes, including risk assessments and identifying appropriate remediation as may be required.
- Experience handling government contracts matters, including but not limited to cybersecurity requirements, supply chain accountability, cost issues, pursuing claims and disputes, changes and equitable adjustments, contract formation and administration, ethics and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, suspension and debarment, small business programs (including 8(a), SDVO, HUBZone, and WOSB), prime/sub/vendor relations, teaming agreements, joint ventures, DCAA audits, terminations, data rights and intellectual property, managing bid protests, and facility and personnel security clearances and matters involving classified information.
- Expertise with agency statutes and regulations such as the FAR, DFARS, False Claims Act, Mandatory Disclosure Rule, BAA, TAA, Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly TINA), Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) Act (formerly Davis-Bacon), 41 USC Chapter 65 (formerly Walsh-Healey Act), Fair Labor Standards Act, the Service Contract Labor Standards statute (formerly Service Contract Act), Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs), Procurement Integrity Act (including “revolving door” rules), and gifts & gratuities.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective cross-group relationships across a large organization. Ability to lead, influence and motivate others, to work as a trusted advisor to the business and to collaborate with others as required to address compliance matters.
- Experience managing and working with external resources, including law firms, consultants and industry associations.
- Experience developing and contributing to policies, standards and business procedures designed to foster compliance with government contracting requirements and requirements arising out of participation in government funding programs.
- Experience reviewing and advising on compliance related requirements for customer and supplier contracts, transactions, and agreements.
- Keen business sense and excellent communication skills; with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests.
- Ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks in a proactive manner in a fast-paced environment.
- Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. Citizenship to meet potential federal government security screening requirements required for this role. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
- An active Secret clearance is preferred, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required.
Education:
- Juris Doctor
Relative Work Experience:
- 5-7 Years
Posted on March 20, 2023
POSITION: Corporate Counsel
COMPANY: Globus Medical
LOCATION: Audubon, PA
POSITION SUMMARY: The Corporate Counsel will be a critical member of the Legal Department, providing direct support to a variety of business functions, including business development, professional affairs, operations, and U.S. and international sales, as well as providing support as needed to other attorneys on a wide variety of matters. This attorney will work across all of our business divisions, providing advice and assistance in negotiating and documenting commercial and other contractual relationships as well as other transactional matters. Depending on his or her prior experience, the Counsel may also assist in mergers and acquisitions, and securities and corporate governance matters as well.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Drafting, reviewing, analyzing, structure and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and transactions including those involving customers, research, confidentiality, and other corporate agreements for domestic and international operations;
- Assisting in corporate development activities, including participation in due diligence;
- Working with business counterparts, both domestically and internationally, to identify and provide advice regarding legal risks and issues;
- Assisting senior members of the legal department with other legal needs of the company as necessary and contribute to the overall legal function;
- Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company's business, its people, products, technology, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to assist the company in meeting overall business objectives;
- Providing training and make presentations to company personnel regarding legal issues;
- Supervising non-lawyer staff and manage outside counsel as necessary;
- Adhering to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies; ensure Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.
- Representing the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus.
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
- A record of outstanding academic achievement at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
- Admission to practice law in at least one state - strong preference for licensure in Pennsylvania;
- Minimum of 1-3 years of transactional and commercial contracting experience with a large law firm and/or in-house pharmaceutical or medical devices experience;
- Pragmatic judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and balancing legal and business risks;
- Effective organizational skills in order to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously;
- Strong, hands-on work ethic with willingness to assume heavy workload to meet timing and project needs;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex legal issues to essential elements for clients throughout the organization with different abilities and responsibilities;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including optimism, diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at many different levels throughout the company and with our customers and other business partners;
- Ability to delegate and supervise;
- Willingness to travel and to spend time at various company locations to understand our business and provide guidance and training.
APPLY: https://globusmedical.synchr-recruit.com/job/575994/corporate-counsel
Posted on March 6, 2023
POSITION: Assistant General Counsel - Fleet & Mobility (hybrid position)
COMPANY: Holman, Inc.
LOCATION: Mount Laurel, NJ
DESCRIPTION:
What will you do?
- Partner with one or more Holman business units, including Fleet & Mobility, or functional groups, including Global Procurement (each, a "Business Unit" or "BU"), to draft, review and negotiate a diverse array of commercial transaction and business agreements, including contracts with clients, suppliers, and other business partners in North America;
- Actively support BU management teams relative to their legal needs, and avoidance or reduction of legal risk, including proactive advice and preventative measures;
- Support the collaboration with BU stakeholders to develop and implement new fleet management products and programs relevant to emerging and/or rapidly evolving sectors within the automotive industry, such as EVs, autonomous vehicles, and connected and shared cars;
- Actively support creation, implementation and maintenance of corporate legal compliance programs applicable to BU's, including data privacy and data security, and compliance programs at the Enterprise level;
- Manage investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation matters, working with Holman Risk and outside counsel or other outside advisors. Provide advice and resolve routine issues that arise, and support Holman Legal initiatives, such as system evaluation and implementation, capturing data and reporting on metrics, and participating in training and development activities;
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience;
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school;
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing in at least one state. (If not admitted in NJ, secure Mandatory NJ In-house License;)
- Law school course work in any of Bankruptcy / Secured Transactions, Real Estate, and Data Privacy are a plus
- Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus;
- Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Minimum three to five years' work experience as a lawyer, whether in a law firm or in-house legal department, handing a variety of business and transaction matters, including negotiated M&A, financing, real estate (acquisition, development, leasing), joint ventures, minority investments, and complex client contracts and/or complex supplier contracts. SaaS or Platform-as-a-Service contracting is a plus/differentiator;
- Experience in data privacy and data security is a plus. Spanish language fluency or proficiency is a plus;
- May interact with outside counsel, including managing resources, projects and priorities;
- Strong critical thinking skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and integrity;
- Committed to self-development and to helping others;
- Business acumen and strategic agility;
- Disciplined execution;
- Strong client focus (internal and external);
- Works with other leaders to develop a common departmental vision or strategy;
- Adapts area/departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges;
- Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems;
- Adjusts quickly to new or changing work environment;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills;
- Applies management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in own area of responsibility or department;
- Manages team projects and project plans through execution;
- Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning resources; may manage allocated budget;
- Decisions guided by policies, procedures and department or business plan; receives guidance from manager
- Able to persuasively influence opinions of others, verbally and in writing;
- Able to influence without formal authority;
- Strong customer/client focus, both internal and external customers/clients;
- Strong at listening, communicating and collaborating;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, counseling, negotiation, and customer service skills;
- Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions;
- Strong presentation skills;
- Effectively coaches, gives performance feedback and provides development opportunities within own area of responsibility or department;
- Interaction with others requires understanding, influencing and supporting people, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments, aimed at causing action or acceptance by others;
- Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, and relational, while retaining gravitas. Displays courage, conviction and integrity.
APPLY: https://careers.holman.com/us/en/job/R0039183/Assistant-General-Counsel-Fleet-Mobility
Posted March 6, 2023
POSITION: Associate General Counsel - M&A (hybrid position)
COMPANY: IFS
LOCATION: Itasca, IL
DESCRIPTION: IFS is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Associate General Counsel. This position is for a thoughtful transactional attorney to assist IFS with all of its legal obligations, ranging from negotiating high-value commercial contracts to corporate governance to M&A to dispute management.
In this highly collaborative role, you will:
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including software license agreements, consulting agreements, SaaS agreements, leases, and marketing agreements;
- Give accurate and timely advice, with integrity and responsibility, to all of IFS's business teams on a variety of issues, but especially to Sales, Services, Finance, Marketing, and Partner teams;
- Improve legal processes and procedures, including the development of standard contract terms;
- Assist with corporate governance, M&A, compliance, litigation, and employment matters;
- Work collaboratively with the broader IFS legal team by sharing knowledge, helping out team members, and sharing areas of expertise;
- Coordinate with outside counsel as necessary;
- Keep up to date with changes in laws and regulation and maintain a deep industry knowledge.
Qualifications
Required:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school;
- A minimum of four years of transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department;
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one or more states;
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts;
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment to make real time decisions in ambiguous situations;
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and organizational skills;
- Interest in being a legal generalist;
- A "roll-up your sleeves" attitude - no project is too big or too small for you.
Preferred:
- Experience as an in-house attorney, preferably for a technology company;
- Experience drafting and negotiating software/cloud/SaaS agreements;
- Experience managing outside counsel in disputes;
- Experience advising buyers in M&A and post-merger integrations.
APPLY: https://smrtr.io/dcGn3
