General Counsel

The General Counsel will report to the Chief Executive Officer and have responsibility for strategic and tactical legal initiatives. As a key member of the leadership team, this highly visible individual will provide effective advice and strategic support to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on company strategies. The General Counsel will be directly involved in complex business transactions, negotiating key contracts, handling employee relations issues in conjunction with human resources, corporate governance and privacy, risk management, financing activities, corporate and regulatory compliance and intellectual property.

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

1. Reports to CEO

2. Cooperates: with LT, Compliance, Commercial, HR, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Customer Care, Billing, Medical Affairs, Finance, etc.

3. Participates in:

– Department meetings

– Project meetings

– Working groups

– Project groups

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as internal legal counsel regarding all general day-to-day corporate legal matters; including activities to be performed in-house or through outside counsel to best manage company’s legal activities and minimize risk for the business, manages legal matters handled by external counsel;

Works collaboratively across a broad range of functions developing and maintaining effective working relationships between corporate counsel, intellectual property, finance, human resources, corporate development, and all company functions

Supports commercial activities and FDA/other regulatory body compliance;

Independently apply legal principles and judgment to develop legal strategies and provide expert advice on highly complex legal issues, including those that may have a significant financial impact, or which may have implications for the strategic goals, and those that involve strategic business partners.

Oversee legal matters pertaining to intellectual property strategy and management. Has legal responsibility for patent, copyright and intellectual property matters, Oversees negotiation and completion of agreements, confidentiality disclosures, material transfer, licensing agreements and other intellectual property matters.

Identifies the need for, initiates and directs implementation of legal policies.

Manages the selection, work direction and expenditures of outside counsel; and the Company’s legal budget.

Keep abreast of legal decisions and changes in laws and regulations in order to provide the most current advice to clients and ensure contract provisions compliant with relevant laws.

Guidance on corporate matters, including management and structuring of legal entities, equity matters, etc.

Work effectively with the Company’s Board, providing advice and counsel, as well as reporting and communicating on key issues. Responsible for drafting and managing corporate resolutions, minutes, contracts and other documentation relating to the Board and committee activities.

Provide strategic legal counseling, contract negotiations, and development and management of the Company's Corporate Compliance Program.

Independently apply legal principles and judgment to develop legal strategies and provide expert advice on highly complex legal issues, including those that may have a significant financial impact, or which may have implications for the strategic goals, and those that involve strategic business partners.

Identifies the need for, initiates and directs implementation of legal policies.

Manages the selection, work direction and expenditures of outside counsel; and the Company’s legal budget.

Keep abreast of legal decisions and changes in laws and regulations in order to provide the most current advice to clients and ensure contract provisions compliant with relevant laws.

Guidance on corporate matters, including management and structuring of legal entities, equity matters, and Corporate Secretary functions.

Work effectively with the Company’s Board, providing advice and counsel, as well as reporting and communicating on key issues. Responsible for drafting and managing corporate resolutions, minutes, contracts and other documentation relating to the Board and committee activities.

Requirements

EDUCATION

JD degree; member of CA and NY state bar in good standing

EXPERIENCE

10+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house position, preferably in the life sciences industry.

Experience in and knowledge of industry standards and regulations for and risks facing a diagnostics company.

Experience working closely with a Board of Directors on a broad range of legal and business issues, governance matters and corporate strategy.

An experienced leader, with well-honed management skills and the ability to provide clear leadership and mentorship throughout the Company.

Experience advising all audiences on legal issues.

Experience managing litigation with patent/product litigation preferred