Legal Counsel, Federal & Procurement

Siemens Healthineers

2d•$177,290 - $243,771•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Counsel for Federal & Procurement will have primary responsibility for legal support provided regarding Siemens Healthineers’ U.S. federal government contracts and procurement in the United States. In doing so, the Counsel will, among other things, provide guidance to a team of federal contract managers, advise on risks and disputes relating to federal customer contracts, negotiate and draft commercial procurement contracts, as well as other complex agreements concerning the sale (and in some cases the development) of highly-complex medical devices and related software, products, and services to U.S. federal customers and federal contractors to drive growth, while maintaining compliance with applicable governmental procurement rules and regulations.

Requirements

U.S. law degree (J.D.) required.
8-10 years of experience, a significant portion of which should include federal government procurement law, in either a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or federal agency.
Experience in the negotiation and resolution of various types of contractual risks and disputes associated with U.S. federal contracts.
Experience in addressing supply chain risks and negotiating procurement agreements.
Excellent business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven negotiation skills.
Excellent executive level communication, presentation, teambuilding, and leadership skills.
Strong skills in collaboration, working within cross-functional teams & change management.
Ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to independently lead and execute all facets of challenging engagements with highest integrity and ethics – from preliminary/conceptual advice, through structuring, negotiating, drafting, closing, and any subsequent conflict resolution.
Highly polished and effective risk identification, negotiation, communication, listening and drafting skills, including those suitable for interaction with senior managers and executive leadership within a global and matrixed organization and with senior management of key customers.
Expertise with federal procurement law and regulations, including False Claims Act, small/disadvantaged businesses, Procurement Integrity Act, federal ethics restrictions, cybersecurity requirements, and supply chain restrictions (e.g., Trade Agreements Act).
Experience with federal grants and OTAs preferred.
Broad and deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), agency supplements, and federal contract vehicles, e.g., IDIQ, GSA or VA FSS, BPAs, and OTAs.
Ability to guide a team of federal contacting professionals.
Experience in U.S. healthcare legal and regulatory environment preferred, including anti-kickback laws.
Demonstrated skill in working collaboratively with multiple teams simultaneously, some of whom may be located outside of the U.S.
Proven ability to identify, initiate and follow-through on appropriate actions and follow-up.
Innovation in design and delivery of legal strategies and solutions to support evolving business objectives.
Experience with monitoring and improving processes through ongoing optimization efforts, technology enhancements, and business partner feedback.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%).
Experience with DoD and/or VA contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the identification, development and implementation of the entire range of federal contract/subcontract formation, negotiation and administration of policies & processes in accordance with U.S. federal customer requirements, federal laws/regulations and corporate objectives.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, amendments, and other legal documents, including bid protests, construction contracts/subcontracts, federal grants, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), licensing agreements, service agreements, novations, non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements to meet business and legal requirements.
Collaborate with Federal Accounts group to analyze and mitigate business, regulatory and legal risk in federal contracts and throughout performance.
Advise a team of federal contracting professionals in the administration of simple to highly complex contracts and agreements of strategic importance to the corporation.
Drive the management of contract documentation flow, approvals, reporting and archiving consistent with internal processes.
Prepare and conduct training on federal ethics, federal contracting risks, and company policies related to government procurement regulations.
Develop creative and compliant solutions to resolve complicated business challenges and customer disputes.
Educate and guide business partners with regard to key cybersecurity, competition, data privacy, and significant regulatory considerations.
Negotiate with key customers, partners, suppliers, vendors, and government agencies.
Develop contract policies and procedures to ensure achievement of corporate directives.
Provide ongoing counseling regarding (and efficient implementation of) various corporate policies, initiatives, and/or programs.
Cooperate across corporate business units and departments and throughout a sizeable group of affiliated companies to achieve optimal results while minimizing risk.
Perform other duties as assigned.