Description:
Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for acting as in-house counsel for An Orthotics & Prosthetics Service Company, including serving as Data Protection Officer.Responsibilities:
- Provide general legal advice to An Orthotics & Prosthetics Service Company and Clinics and other companies within the An Orthotics & Prosthetics Service Company Group as requested, both in the U.S. and abroad, including leading in-house subject matter expertise regarding US data privacy laws, regulations, requirements applicable to the collection, processing, transfer, and sharing of personal data
- In cooperation with internal compliance functions and, review, evaluate, and implement proposed privacy policies, programs and procedures
- Prepare, negotiate, review and revise various contracts, including distribution agreements, sales representative agreements, consulting agreements, GPO agreements, licenses, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, etc.
- Advise and coordinate with internal compliance and regulatory functions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State laws (e.g., Federal Anti-Kickback Law, False Claims Act, Buy American Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, F.D.A. regulations, etc.)
- Partner with business units to assess legal risk and provide legal guidance
- Participate in acquisitions, litigations and other projects as required
- All employees must be aware, have knowledge and shall have recieved general training in Quality requirements of An Orthotics & Prosthetics Service Company. Training takes place in the Onboarding process and in New Employee Orientation. More specific Quality training is job specific.
- All training related to the quality management system is done in accordance to the Training Management Process (QM1681).
- Exercises good use of company funds and property within the set guidelines. Maintains an honest and professional attitude as the company's representative at all times.
- Contributes to a safe working environment by maintaining own workspace and reporting any potential hazards
- Performs process validations.
- Adhere to Company's safety rules
- Adhere to Company Values – Honesty – Frugality - Courage
- Perform other duties as requested
Qualifications:
- Law Degree and 3+ years' experience in Corporate Environment
- Healthcare industry background is a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytics capabilities
- Proficient with Microsoft software products including OUTLOOK, WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT
- Ability to travel required, domestic and global, 20%
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate regularly scheduled meetings with global counterparts in consideration of time zone differences
