Corporate Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel

Nihon Kohden America•Irvine, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Acting under the direction of the Associate General Counsel (AGC) of Nihon Kohden North America, Inc. (NKNA), the Corporate Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice and services to NKNA and its Subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) in several areas of law applicable to a generalist in-house counsel role, including Antitrust; Contracts; Corporate Law; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment, and Litigation and Investigations. Because the NKNA Legal Department already employs two Contracts attorneys, a Paralegal, and a Contract Lifecycle Management platform to manage Contracts, this is not a Contracts Counsel role, per se. Instead, the role will focus on generalist legal areas, with a particular emphasis on Corporate, Employment, IP, and Litigation/Investigations (with mentoring/guidance from senior attorneys). That said, knowledge of, or the ability quickly to learn, Contract drafting and review, will be a secondary requirement for this role, as the NKNA Legal Department takes on responsibility for Contracts across the entire Company. NKNA Legal is in �growth mode� as it assumes responsibility for all legal services for additional NKNA Subsidiaries, so be prepared to be flexible in your duties as the Department expands its service offerings.

Requirements

Graduate of an ABA-accredited Law School (LLB, J.D., or similar)
Member in Good Standing of the California Bar
Minimum of 8 years’ relevant professional experience as an attorney
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as in-house counsel
Specific knowledge and experience in subject matter relevant to a generalist in-house counsel, including Contracts; Corporate Law; Intellectual Property; Labor and Employment; Litigation; and Investigations
Ability to think strategically and to formulate creative, practical, and focused solutions to business problems in all relevant areas of the Law
Ability to prioritize, drive, and manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously (i.e., strong Project Management skills)
Exemplary writing, editing, and presentation skills
Mature, independent judgment and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to present clear, concise recommendations to the Business in all relevant substantive areas
Strong relationship-building skills across functions and levels
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to receive and understand verbal and written instructions in English
Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a collaborative team environment
High ethical standards and sound professional judgment

Nice To Haves

Medical Device company experience (or, at a minimum, Life Sciences company experience)
Medical Device regulatory experience, including general knowledge of FDA regulatory matters and familiarity with the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with U.S. Health Care Professionals
Knowledge of, or the ability quickly to learn, Contract drafting and review

Responsibilities

Partner with the Business to identify and analyze potential legal risks and claims that could negatively affect the Company
Provide Labor and Employment (primarily Employment) advice and counsel on a wide range of issues, mostly to the Company’s Human Resources Department(s) and to Company Management
Provide Intellectual Property advice and counsel to the Business, primarily acting as a liaison between the Company and outside IP legal counsel, and with mentoring/guidance from senior attorneys
Oversee and manage various Litigation and internal Investigation matters, under the direction of the Company’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer (CLCO)
Provide general Corporate Law advice and counsel to the Business, under the supervision of the AGC and other Legal Department attorneys, such advice and counsel to include Mergers and Acquisitions
Monitor and advise on legislative and regulatory developments affecting the Medical Device industry in your areas of specialization
Manage, or assist in managing, outside counsel in various matters and tasks related to the subject matter noted above, particularly Employment, IP, and Litigation
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
Perform such other duties as the AGC and/or the CLCO may assign from time to time.