The In-House Legal Counsel is a high-visibility position and will provide legal counsel, direction, and services to all Unimed entities. This position has responsibility for all legal and compliance matters and will carry out assignments and representation of the organization with a high degree of independence and integrity.

Responsibilities

Advise management on employment, commercial, and corporate legal matters and provide legal guidance and solutions
Draft, review, prepare, negotiate client, strategic and vendor contracts and advise senior business stakeholders, including sales, finance, procurement and operations, on contract strategy, legal risk and risk mitigation
Work effectively with sales, finance and business leadership to reach a successful outcome in contract negotiations
Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations impacting the maritime and medical supply industries, including GDPR, data protection laws, and trade compliance
Assist with developing legal strategy for the Company
Work with and manage outside counsel as needed
Establish and foster good working relationships with regional and global colleagues
Assist/handle special projects as needed

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school with solid academic credentials
State law license in good standing
Minimum of 4 to 6 years legal experience
In-house experience preferred
Previous exposure to maritime industry preferred
Previous exposure to pharmaceutical industry preferred
Experience with advising management on legal matters
Self-motivated and capable of routinely managing work with minimal direction; excellent follow up skills and ability to meet aggressive deadlines
Ability to draft complex concepts and agreements
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

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In-house Counsel