General Counsel

OverviewJob DescriptionJoining our client is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what they do best. To them, change equals opportunity. Every day, their colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCore responsibilities include:Implementing the overall philosophy and strategy of the organization regarding all legal operations, matters, and decisions, and ensuring our practices, policies, business activities and decisions are compliant and consistent with company values and culture;Serving as a member of, and collaborating effectively with, the senior leadership team, providing strategic advice on a variety of high-level, critical and time-sensitive issues relating to the company’s business;Managing, developing, and motivating a team of attorneys and other professionals working in multiple regions across the countryParticipating in the development and execution of expansion strategies, including the establishment of businesses in new markets and the refinement of business models in existing marketsSupporting RFP and tender submissions and negotiating agreements with distributors and suppliers in multiple jurisdictions and under a variety of complex legal and regulatory schemesCollaborating with the compliance team to ensure the company's business and its partners operate with transparency, in conformity with applicable law, and according to the highest ethical standardsManaging subsidiaries and other entities, including intercompany agreements and intercompany loansProviding product counseling and guidance on commercial and regulatory affairs initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulationsSupporting Business Development with respect to expansion activities, conducting or providing support on due diligence, drafting and reviewing term sheets and definitive agreements, and participating in post-closing integration activitiesManaging the selection, work direction,a nd expenditures of outside counsel as well as the Company’s legal budgetOversight of legal operations, building and implementing the legal ops strategy, managing the legal ops team, and responsible for the legal ops budgetAdditional responsibilities and expectations in this role include:Providing support for employment mattersConducting legal and other factual research as neededDeveloping an understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business, people, products, technology, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors in order to assist the company in meeting overall strategic objectivesHandling a high volume of legal work and responding to client demands efficiently and practically;Engaging as a valued business partner within the law department and with other internal clients;Performing other duties and special projects in the Law Department as assigned.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequirements include:Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from accredited institutions;10 to 15 years of experience in a combination of private practice and corporate legal department, with substantial experience supporting business activities. Healthcare or medical industry experience preferredComfort navigating different international legal and regulatory schemes;Understanding of local laws relating to distributors, sales agents, and other commercial partners;Familiarity with RFP and tender processes;Experience with acquisitions and divestitures, including the negotiation of related agreements and management of integration activities;Initiative and ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects at the same time from start to completion;Flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of different legal disciplines;Significant organizational, time management, and follow-up skills and personal discipline are necessary to maintain the current accounting of all active matters and proactively and routinely update relevant stakeholders on matter statusStrong attention to detailHigh energy and a positive attitudeSound judgment combined with comfort and willingness to make decisionsAbility to travel as needed to support matters and manage the team (estimated to be less than 20% of the time);Willingness to embrace change is necessary to drive or support continuous improvements within the law department and for other internal clientsAbility to represent the company professionally and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other business associatesCompany DescriptionMatthew Staffing Solutions is a specialty recruiting firm that provides tailored recruiting and business consulting solutions to clients across a variety of industries. Leveraging our teams diverse skills, knowledge, and experience, Matthew Staffing Solutions advances beyond traditional recruiting models to facilitate immediate and long-term value. We build sustainable business relationships that enable our clients to focus on generating revenue instead of worrying about sourcing, screening and recruiting top pany DescriptionMatthew Staffing Solutions is a specialty recruiting firm that provides tailored recruiting and business consulting solutions to clients across a variety of industries. Leveraging our teams diverse skills, knowledge, and experience, Matthew Staffing Solutions advances beyond traditional recruiting models to facilitate immediate and long-term value. We build sustainable business relationships that enable our clients to focus on generating revenue instead of worrying about sourcing, screening and recruiting top talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18