Description:
Job Summary: This role is responsible for a variety of legal, contract and litigation matter support for the company. The right candidate for this position will have at least one year of experience (preferably in-house) in commercial contracts, corporate law, or commercial litigation. This individual is a highly driven, hardworking, team-oriented, business-minded attorney who will embrace the ability to support the company's growth, in coordination with the company's global in-house attorneys. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management and Avoidance
- Interface with customers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders in order to explain the company's position, broker an amicable resolution of disputes and avoid litigation where possible
- Support pre-litigation dispute resolution and ensure necessary records and information are maintained to protect the company's interests in the event of litigation
- Collaborate with global legal team, prepare, review and/or revise all pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement agreements
- Represent the company in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials as directed
Contracts and Drafting
- Prepare and negotiate agreements with clients, employees, independent contractors, vendors, and partners
- Draft and update the company's policies, procedures, and SOPs
Corporate Governance and Regulatory Reporting
- Assist in preparation and review of company public disclosures, including press releases, annual reports to shareholders, earnings releases, and analyst presentations
- Assist in enterprise-wide risk management process to ensure compliance with applicable laws
Miscellaneous Legal Services
- Support protection of trademark, copyright and trade secrets, and perform/oversee research related to intellectual property issues and assists in enforcement compliance
- Assist in the preparation and filing of visa applications to support the company's operations
- Perform research and analysis on various legal issues affecting the corporation and its subsidiaries
- Coordinate and effectively communicate with other leaders and departments within the company to accomplish the legal department's objectives
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong independent problem-solving skills and ability to focus on details
- High-level analytical and research skills required
- Ability to interact effectively with other employees, clients, management, and outside legal counsel
- Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fact paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution
- Admitted to practice in at least one state, New Jersey preferred
- Prior experience with commercial litigation or regulatory healthcare preferred
- Prior experience with healthcare / technology law preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an attorney with a corporate legal department (preferrable)
- Strong computer background (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Work Location: In-office, 5 days per week – A Publicly Traded American Healthcare Information Technology Company's HQ office in Somerset, NJ
Travel Requirements: up to 15%
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
- Ability to speak with the Board, investors, banks, and other stakeholders