Description:

Job Summary:
The Associate Counsel will support the Legal Department in various commercial and corporate matters, helping multiple business units including Sales, National Accounts, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Corporate Strategy, and Human Resources. This role will report to the General Counsel or other Senior Counsel.

Why Work with Us?

Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, balancing your professional and personal life.
Casual Dress Code: Embrace a relaxed and comfortable dress code that allows you to express your personal style.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, teamwork, and the exchange of ideas.
Professional Growth: We offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Review, draft, and negotiate various types of agreements (Service Contracts, Vendor Contracts, NDAs, Product Purchase Agreements, etc.).
Provide legal guidance on regulatory, contractual, and operational matters, including interpreting and implementing legislation, regulations, and rules.
Support the Company's contract management system and advise internal clients on contract policies and practices.
Assist HR with in-house legal matters, including the revision of Employee Handbook, Company policies, and Employment Agreements.
Support Corporate Strategy with advertising and promotional materials, including website content and social media posts.
Collaborate with other legal team members on state licensing and government compliance efforts.
Identify the need for and create new or improved contract templates for common transactions.
Prepare and deliver training, written guidance, and other learning aids for employees.
Work cross-functionally with internal teams to track and maintain legal updates on the Company's pharmaceutical products portfolio.
Develop innovative ways to communicate effectively with the organization to achieve compliance goals.
Enhance legal department analytics and reporting capabilities.
Provide support to General Counsel and other Counsel as needed.

Competencies:

Business Acumen
Critical Reading and Thinking Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication
Negotiation Skills

Qualifications:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed/eligible to practice in-house in Illinois.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a major law firm and/or the legal function of a major corporation.
Practical experience in drafting and negotiating contractual agreements.
Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiating, communication, and relational skills.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conceptual thinking skills.
Ability to prioritize workload, manage projects, and meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including generics and biopharma, is preferred.
Understanding FDA regulations and other laws impacting the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:
Required:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed/eligible to practice in-house in Illinois
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a major law firm and/o the legal function of a major corporation
Practical experience drafting and negotiating contractual agreements

Preferred:

In house/corporate legal department experience
Working knowledge of life-science/pharmaceutical industry
Compliance and/or intellectual property experience
Knowledge and or experience litigating matters involving intellectual property
Understanding of FDA regulations and other laws impacting the pharmaceutical industry, including, the Anti-Kickback Statue, 340B, False Claims Act and PhRMA Code in connection with product labeling, promotional activities, marketing strategies, sales training and compensation, and communications with FDA
Experience with clinical trial agreements, ancillary service agreements, registry and observational study agreements, clinical vendor agreements, site management organization agreements, research collaboration agreements, and post approval study agreements