Legal Counsel

For more than a century, Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic, and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Austin Team (hybrid work schedule)The Legal Counsel supports the Legal and Compliance Department with drafting and providing comprehensive legal counsel in assigned areas of responsibility. Legal Counsel will be expected to take primary responsibility for the company's day-to-day commercial & contracting needs as well as expand the scope of their existing legal expertise by working on a variety of legal issues as described more fully below.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide counsel to key stakeholders regarding interpretation and applications of laws & regulationsWork cross-functionally with shared services teams to advise on legal issues & collaborate to offer creative solutions to achieve the department's goalsProvide strategic guidance to the company on HCP engagement and contracting practices. Educate and counsel Marketing, Professional Clinical Services, Business Development, and Clinical Research teams on legal issues relevant to their departmentsDetermine whether desired business activities, practices, and agreements comply with the applicable laws and regulations, including healthcare laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and HIPAAConsult with management, commercial advisors, and other business team members to provide counsel on legal matters affecting the companyNegotiate and draft commercial agreements, and advise on legal risks of sameMaintain company minute books for all North American entitiesManage outside litigation counsel for lawsuits brought against the company in North AmericaDesign & implement new policies and subsequent e-trainings for areas of legal and compliance relevant to the companyParticipate and provide legal advice or deliverables on transformative company projects in collaboration with cross-functional teamsStay up to date on proposed and existing legislation, reviewing business practices and policies, and advising the company of necessary changes and/or potential risksQualificationsExperience working in-house in the Life Sciences industryProven experience as counsel in a business environment or relevant law firm experienceExcellent knowledge and understanding of corporate and commercial law with strong negotiating skillsDemonstrated ability to evaluate legal risk and create proactive legal strategiesExcellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to evaluate and dispense practical legal advice to business unitsAbility to prioritize effectively and work independently with little or no supervisionMinimum Qualifications:Juris DoctorateLicense to practice law and in good standing; State of Texas preferred5-8 years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house roleBenefits:MedicalVisionHealth savings accounts with employer contributionFlexible spending account optionsCompany-paid life insurance policyPaid time offCompany holidaysFloating holidays100% company-paid short & long-term disability401k match up to 3.5%Paid parental leaveOttobock will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information.Note: Ottobock does not accept CVs from recruiting agencies or staffing firms and will not consider payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs. We kindly request that all job seekers interested in opportunities with us apply directly through our official careers page: https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr