Counsel, ONCO

Abbott • Madison, WI

2d • $129,300 - $258,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Counsel to support its business from its Madison, Wisconsin location. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of corporate and commercial/transactional law, demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, and the ability to advise clients on business transactions and operational matters. Experience with general corporate law is preferred.

The role provides practical, timely legal advice on matters affecting a commercial business that markets to healthcare professionals, healthcare institutions, government agencies, retailers, and consumers. It includes counseling on a range of agreements, marketing and promotional activities, payor arrangements, reimbursement, compliance, and disputes. The Counsel will work across legal and business functions, coordinate with Compliance, manage outside counsel, develop contracting resources and training, and supervise and mentor legal support staff. Infrequent travel may be required; the posting specifies travel of approximately 10% (and describes it as 10–15%).

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and a strong academic background.
• Have, or be able to obtain, appropriate licensure to practice law in Wisconsin.
• At least 3 years of experience as a commercial attorney at a top law firm or in-house; 4 or more years preferred.
• Strong process and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring timely completion and follow-up.
• Ability to independently handle complex matters with minimal supervision and recognize which issues to elevate to senior management and when.
• Strong legal skills, ethical judgment, interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, communication skills, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with general corporate law matters.
• Experience representing a regulated company, including knowledge of corporate law, fraud and abuse laws, privacy laws, and laws and regulations affecting diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
• Diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other healthcare business experience, and/or hospital or health system experience.
• Litigation experience, including subpoenas, requests for information, dispute resolution, and settlements.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. and international healthcare regulations and company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.
• Experience with international transactions and business issues in developed and emerging markets.
• Proven ability to lead and/or perform successfully in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders and provide sound, practical, timely legal advice on matters related to operating a commercial business serving healthcare professionals, institutions, government agencies, retailers, and consumers.
• Draft, negotiate, and review agreements involving sales, marketing, distribution, licensing, procurement, co-promotion, research collaborations, professional services, interfaces, and confidentiality.
• Review marketing programs and promotional materials, and advise multidisciplinary teams on marketing strategies to support compliance with FTC truth-in-advertising principles, Abbott policies, and applicable law.
• Resolve legal issues through negotiation and legal expertise, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements, and respond to requests for information and subpoenas.
• Create template agreements, playbooks, guidance documents, and training to support efficient contracting processes.
• Maintain familiarity with laws affecting the business and provide basic counseling on relevant matters, including fraud and abuse, FDA regulation, privacy, anti-corruption, intellectual property, and research and development regulations.
• Provide legal guidance on payor agreements, billing, reimbursement, compliance, and auditing requirements, and advise on payor and reimbursement disputes to mitigate legal risk.
• Represent Abbott externally to suppliers and customers.
• Help select and direct outside counsel, define project objectives, manage projects, and monitor outside counsel budgets.
• Work closely with the Compliance organization to coordinate and streamline efforts.
• Identify training needs and assist in developing and presenting education about legal requirements and developments.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals and other legal support staff.
• Develop an understanding of Abbott’s businesses, people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors, and use this knowledge to guide and counsel the business team.

Benefits

• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit offering a path to a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree