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