Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

BIOTRONIK is one of the leading manufacturers of cardio- and endovascular implants and catheters for cardiac rhythm management electrophysiology and vascular intervention. As a globally active company headquartered in Berlin Germany we develop produce and distribute high-quality medical products based on the latest technology and research. Our success is based on the competence and results-oriented cooperation of our employees.

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and counsel to business units and management on topics that may include commercial contracting marketing activities compliance litigation and dispute resolution employment and corporate governance. Exact scope of duties will vary depending on needs of the business. The General Counsels office is located in Lake Oswego Oregon but remote options will be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Draft review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts including sales distribution employment and service agreements.
• Work collaboratively on all aspects of the litigation process from case inception through closure including e-discovery and litigation holds witness preparation and motion practice budgets and external counsel case strategy and settlements.
• Engage with business stakeholders on new products sales strategies marketing and regulatory issues.
• Assist in the implementation of technology and processes within Legal Department including maintaining external counsel management program and e-billing system.
• Advise and counsel business clients and management on legal issues.
• Support General Counsel on major projects and other ad hoc organizational assignments.
• Support other attorneys on various matters as needed.

Competencies:

Specialized Knowledge Required:

• Commercial contracts
• Litigation
• Project management

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Hardworking enthusiastic person who thrives in a close knit team environment
• Self-motivated eager to learn and able to adapt to meet business needs and objectives
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters
• Driven team player and collaborator who takes the initiative and can drive projects and assignments to closure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment and multi-task/prioritize to meet deadlines
• Sound risk assessment capabilities in an evolving regulatory environment
• Strong communication writing and analytical skills coupled with a pragmatic approach and solid business judgment
• Strong IT skills
• Experience in the med tech/medical device industry preferred but not mandatory

Required Education and Experience:

• Education and Licensing: Juris Doctor from nationally recognized law school and current license to practice law.
• Years of Experience: 3-5 years of experience working in a large law firm and/or corporate legal department

Preferred Education and Experience:

Preferred education and experience based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a largely sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job the employee is may be required to use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate documents or objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Standard days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work may vary depending on time zone supported. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

Some travel will be required based on business needs.

Are you interested Please apply online through our application management system! We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Location: Lake Oswego OR Working hours: Full-time Type of contract: Undefined

Apply now under: ID: 62049 BIOTRONIK Service Company US USA

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note that applications sent by post will only be returned if a sufficiently stamped self-addressed envelope is included.