Assistant General Counsel (Commercial)

Myriad Genetics•Salt Lake City, UT

18d•Remote

About The Position

Description Overview The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial, will provide legal support and advice to the company’s commercial operations, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements. This role will partner closely with business teams to enable the company’s strategic growth initiatives, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and mitigate risk.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in good standing required.
8-10+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal position, with a minimum of 5 years in a role drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in healthcare, life science or similar industry.
Strong background in commercial law, contract law, and healthcare regulations
The ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify potential solutions, and provide practical guidance to the business.
Resourceful self-starter with excellent drafting and negotiation skills, problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to discern and explain complex concepts to non-lawyers and business partners.
Proven ability to evaluate risk, considering business and practical considerations, and to make clear recommendations.
Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize and manage own workload and work well under pressure.
Understanding and adherence to legal ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the diagnostics and/or laboratory industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements, including master service agreements, collaboration agreements, research collaborations, vendor and supply agreements, and laboratory service agreements.
Partner with the company’s business development, biopharmaceutical and commercial teams on the negotiation and execution of high-value and complex matters or transactions.
Review and advise on marketing and promotional materials relating to the company’s molecular diagnostic tests.
Ensure that the company’s commercial activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to healthcare ( e.g. , anti-kickback, false claims, HIPAA), data use, and data privacy.
Lead and/or manage all legal and compliance matters as they arise in the commercial organization, working closely with internal and external counsel when necessary.
Collaborate with business units to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with day-to-day operations, including potential litigation or regulatory actions.
Develop and provide training programs to commercial teams on substantive legal and compliance topics.
Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to provide legal insights and support.
Assist in overseeing regulatory compliance initiatives.
Work closely with the contract administration team and advise on the administration of the contract management process.
Monitor important developments in applicable law in jurisdictions across the country.