Corporate Counsel
B. Braun Medical Inc. - Bethlehem, PA
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OverviewAbout B. BraunB. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit Braun Medical Inc. has an opening for Corporate Counsel specializing in the areas of healthcare and technology. The Corporate Counsel is responsible for drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, such as, sales agreements, group purchasing agreements, equipment lease and rental agreements, distribution agreements, consultant agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and clinical trial agreements. The Corporate Counsel may also manage various legal matters, such as strategic projects that advance the company''s strategy in digitalization. In this position, you will be part of a collaborative Legal team focused on transactional and transformative business dealings across the company. This role will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel responsible for the team.Responsibilities: Essential Duties* Draft and negotiate agreements* Manage various legal matters, disputes, and strategic projects, as requested* Collaborate across many functions, countries, cultures, and time zones to drive results on complex projectsExpertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc.Required:* JD Degree from a U.S. Accredited law school (or equivalent plus U.S. LLM)* Admission to at least 1 U.S. state bar or District of Columbia* Minimum 4 years contract drafting/negotiating experience* Transactions - Specific experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements commonly needed in the medical device/pharma industry, including, without limitation, sales agreements, group purchasing agreements, equipment lease and rental agreements, distribution agreements, consultant agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and clinical trial agreements.* IP/Technology - Knowledge of intellectual property, big data, software and technology issues* Privacy - Knowledge of U.S. state and federal privacy laws, including healthcare privacy and experience negotiating privacy related contracts* Business Acumen - Understanding of basic business concepts, strategies, and risks* Analytical Skills - Excellent judgment, strategic and analytical thinking and the ability to assess risk and mitigations and make recommendations based on the company''s values, vision, business goals and risk appetite* Innovation - Strong problem-solving/creative skills that drive new business solutions* Project Management - Strong priority-setting skills, attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time* Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow effective interaction with all levels of the organization* Growth Mindset - Possesses a growth mindset with a passion for learning new things* Collaboration - Ability to thrive in a team environment* Diversity & Inclusion - Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectivesDesired:* Healthcare Compliance - Knowledge of Anti-kickback laws, false claims act, foreign-corrupt practices act, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, HIPAA, and FDA regulations* Device/Pharma Experience - Transactional and contract experience in the commercial or healthcare department of a major law firm, with a combination of in-house experience at a medical device or pharmaceutical companyQualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/EtcRequired:* JD degree required* 04-06 years related experience required.* Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.* Regular and predictable attendance* Occasional business travel requiredWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Additional InformationResponsibilities: Other Duties:The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:* Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:* Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand* Frequently:Sit* Constantly:N/AActivities:* Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Walking* Frequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick* Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:* Occasionally:N/A* Frequently:N/A* Constantly:N/AWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Noise Intensity:Moderate* Occasionally:Other* Frequently:N/A* Constantly:Office environmentWhat We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at Through its ''Sharing Expertise®'' initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Created: 2025-10-04