Attorney IV

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an attorney to join our fast paced, dynamic Law Department in our La Jolla/Torrey Pines facility. This position will function in a generalist capacity supporting the General Counsel on corporate, dispute and compliance matters.

Under general direction, this position:

* Provides legal advice and service concerning rights, obligations, and privileges of the corporation including patent and other intellectual property matters;
* Negotiates and prepares a variety of contractual documents including leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters and remains current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, laws, regulations and ordinances;
* Examines various documents and data and provides counsel to all levels of management on best courses of action;
* Represents the corporation with outside parties and acts as an agent for the corporation in various transactions. Manages outside counsel in both litigation and transactional matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Analyzes various matters including contractual documents to ensure the Company's interests are protected. May refer matters to outside counsel as required.
* Identifies legal or contractual issues and devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex problems.
* Provides advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.
* Participates in negotiations, drafts various agreements and coordinates the execution of those documents.
* Reviews agreements, evaluates the documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met. Assists with reviewing joint venture and similar agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and Company policies.
* Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations and practices affecting Company business.
* Responsible for observing all Law Department practices and procedures and for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and Company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.