Assistant General Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 20+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house leadership roles within healthcare, distribution, or related industries.
• Strong experience in corporate governance, M&A, contracting, and in highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of healthcare regulatory landscape (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, fraud and abuse laws).
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with legal operations and technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance frameworks and governance best practices.
• Manage global entity structure, including formation, maintenance, compliance, and rationalization of legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Develop and execute IP strategy, including protection, enforcement, and monetization of company assets.
• Oversee trademark, copyright, trade secret, and patent portfolios in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Advise on IP risks related to product development, technology, branding, and partnerships.
• Lead legal operations strategy, including process optimization, technology implementation, and outside counsel management.
• Drive efficiencies through contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal tech solutions.
• Establish metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to enhance legal service delivery.
• Oversee enterprise contracting function for vendor/procurement contracting and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Provide legal support for supplier relations, procurement, and vendor risk management.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Partner with procurement teams to structure, review, and negotiate complex vendor and outsourcing agreements.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and cost optimization efforts.
• Lead legal aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and integration.
• Advise on joint ventures, strategic investments, and divestitures.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and post-deal integration.
• Oversee legal matters related to real estate, including leases, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Support expansion strategies and operational footprint optimization.
• Provide legal counsel for the Innovations business unit, including QSight, Resilience, Communities, data use, & AI.
• Advise on technology licensing, SaaS agreements, cybersecurity, and data privacy considerations.
• Partner with R&D, IT, and product teams to enable compliant innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and business risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, finance, procurement, IT, and other relevant business units.
• Manage external counsel and ensure cost-effective legal support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.