Description:

We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented Senior Corporate and Compliance Counsel to join our Legal and Compliance Team. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with several years of experience who can independently handle a broad range of corporate and compliance matters. This role involves working on a broad variety of U.S. and Australian securities and corporate governance matters, as well as ensuring compliance with medical device and pharmaceutical regulations, serving both as a trusted business partner to the Commercial, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams and a transverse partner to the Finance and HR teams. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, balancing legal and compliance risks with business objectives, and providing practical, solutions-oriented guidance.

Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
  • Active bar admission in good standing.
  • 5 – 10 years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house practice.
  • Strong background in corporate law, compliance, and general business counseling.
  • Excellent drafting, review, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal and compliance issues in clear, practical terms.
  • Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in the medical device industry, or pharmaceutical or healthcare industries, strongly preferred.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a value-add team member in a collaborative environment.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships across teams.
  • High attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency with legal and business software tools.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare pre-read materials for the quarterly and special meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees.
  • Prepare meeting minutes (including resolutions), and maintain and organize minute books and governance records.
  • Assist with corporate governance filings in the U.S. and Australia.
  • Draft and review securities filings (Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy) for filing with the SEC and Nasdaq and, as applicable, for lodging with the Australian Securities Exchange.
  • Assist with government investigations and dispute resolution matters, including internal diligence and coordination of Company responses with regulatory bodies.
  • Review and revise Company Compliance policies, and maintain current Compliance policy procedures (including the roll-out and tracking of employee training).
  • Advise internal stakeholders on compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., anti-bribery and corruption, medical device-specific and general Life Sciences industry rules and regulations).
  • Manage healthcare provider contracting through the Company's internal Compliance system.
  • Manage and monitor transparency initiatives, including financial disclosures, payments to healthcare professionals, and other relevant interactions.
  • Implement best practices to promote industry-leading standards of care across the Company.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and HR teams, as well as with the Commercial and Medical Affairs teams to enable business growth while mitigating legal and/or compliance risks.
  • Support M&A transactions, financing, and other strategic corporate initiatives, including due diligence and post-closing integration.
  • Assist the Associate General Counsel and the Chief Legal Officer in managing outside counsel, including billing management.
  • Create and maintain standardized agreement templates to streamline internal review processes.
  • Handle additional corporate and compliance initiatives as directed by the VP, Corporate Compliance and the Chief Legal Officer.