In-House Counsel, Commercial Operations Job in Bridgewater 08807, New Jersey Us

JOB SUMMARY

The In-House Counsel – Commercial Operations provides a diverse range of legal services to the US commercial functions within the Company, which operates in an international and highly regu-lated environment. In particular, the In-House Counsel will help support the Sales Operations, Marketing, Meetings and Conventions, Trade, Managed Care and Customer Service functions. The In-House Counsel will prepare, review and assist in negotiating various types of commercial agreements. Key responsibilities also include support in the legal review of promotional material for the US market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

•  Provides general business law, marketing law and compliance-related advice to the identified functions and departments.

•  Drafts, reviews and manages the conclusion of various contracts (i.e., managed care con-tracts, distribution agreements, consulting agreements, conventions related agreements, etc.) and other business related documents in support of the commercial functions’ business activities.

•  Assists in the legal review of promotional material for the US market.

•  Remains current on laws, rulings and regulations affecting business or within identified areas of responsibility and helps implement appropriate actions.

•  Identifies and helps elaborate plans to mitigate areas of legal risk affecting the business.

•  Attends work on a regular and predictable basis.

•  Completes assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.

•  Upholds Company policies, including the Professional Conduct Policy and Prohibition Against Harassment Policy, and the Business Ethics and Conduct Code.

•  Works in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers and the public.

•  Works effectively under deadlines.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Member in good standing of a US bar, with four (4) to six (6) years of practice experience working in a corporate legal environment or a major law firm. Direct pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in the areas of general commercial and contract law, marketing law and product liability are all relevant.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satis-factorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

•  Sound business and legal judgment, with ability to balance business objectives and risk, solving legal problems in a high-output, fast moving environment.

•  Excellent drafting and legal technical skills.

•  Able to prioritize duties and manage multiple matters from start to finish with minimal supervi-sion.

•  Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

•  Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

•  Ability to work on complex problems with demonstrated creativity and problem solving skills.

•  Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity.

•  Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.

•  Ability to adapt to changes.

•  Ability to coordinate, contribute to and work within a cross-functional team.