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Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionTHE SENIOR LEGAL MANAGER ROLEThe Senior Legal Manager oversees all legal aspects of the business. This includes ensuring compliance with regulations, managing litigation, providing counsel on corporate strategies, and mitigating risks. The Senior Legal Manager is a business partner to the other practice areas of the company, helping them solve legal and business problems, negotiate contracts, and create new opportunities while addressing issues of compliance and risk management. The Senior Legal Manager will work with Alira Health's global legal team and will focus on the following areas.
Key ResponsabilitiesContracts
Draft, analyze, manage, and finalize a wide range of contracts requiring knowledge in the healthcare sector, including, but not limited to, NDA's, MSA's, Clinical Trial Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Partner Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements and Vendor Agreements
Provide guidance on acceptable contract language; Assist General Counsel in developing, maintaining, revising and implementing standard templates, forms, and processes for improvement and scalability
Participate in setting policy and procedure on contract management
Ensure contracts and legal matters are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations, as well as with our corporate operating agreement
Corporate Legal Matters
Manage general corporate matters, such as client defaults, delegation of authority, litigation and disputes, new policies, and the like
Mitigate legal risks and develop strategies for risk management
Work with external legal counsel as needed; negotiate scope and fees for larger projects, review and code invoices, assess efficacy of counsel
Keep current on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the company
Review legal analyses and technical reports to make recommendations to senior management on responses to legal issues
Provide training on a range of legal issues to internal clients
Privacy & Compliance
Provide legal advice on data privacy issues (notably GDPR and/or HIPAA and other US privacy laws) and compliance, working with the external DPO as required
Address compliance and regulatory matters. Support and collaborate with other departments (Finance, QA, HR) to manage compliance issues for investigation, assessment, and resolution in accordance with the General Counsel
Advise business teams on applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR and other major data privacy regulations
Collaborate with QA team to ensure policy compliance with data privacy regulations in relevant jurisdictions, calling in outside counsel or assistance as required
Desired Qualification & Experience
Law Degree from an accredited law school
Fluent in English
Five or more years of experience in a law firm or as in‐house lawyer with focus on healthcare industry
Experience within a dynamic, complex global business environment
Service‐oriented attitude – internal client focused, responsive, communicative, with good listening skills; seen as a trusted business partner to business units and departments
Subject matter expert with the ability to apply legal knowledge and expertise in business environment. Broad knowledge of law (corporate law, commercial law, contract law, litigation, compliance).
Knowledge of data privacy and compliance related to the life science industry is a plus
Technical Competences & Soft Skills
Law Degree from an accredited law school
Fluent in English
At least five years of experience in a law firm or as in‐house lawyer with focus on healthcare industry
Experience within a dynamic, complex global business environment
Service‐oriented attitude – internal client focused, responsive, communicative, with good listening skills; seen as a trusted business partner to business units and departments
Subject matter expert with the ability to apply legal knowledge and expertise in business environment. xqysrnh Broad knowledge of law (corporate law, commercial law, contract law, litigation, compliance).
Exceptional management and interpersonal skills; ability to manage one or more team members, focusing on their development and advancement within the firm
Excellent analytical ability, sound business judgment, and a balanced approach to risk mitigation in all legal matters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to clearly and explain complex issues to a non‐legal audience
Demonstrated flexibility in balancing process and decision‐making in an entrepreneurial culture in a lean operating environment
Knowledge of data privacy and compliance related to the life science industry is a plus
Knowledge of French and Spanish is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSNormal office working conditions including frequent sitting, standing, bending, twisting and computer monitor use. Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationBachelor of Science (BS): Law, Masters of Science (MS): Law
Contract TypeRegular
Seniority level
Mid‐Senior level
Employment type
Full‐time
Job function
Legal
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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