ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - I

Working Location.
PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY   Workplace Flexibility.
Hybrid Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.
Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.
Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.
Our Core Values are reflected in all we do.
Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View   We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.
Job Description Olympus is seeking an attorney to provide legal support to its medical and life science businesses with respect to a variety of commercial and corporate transactional matters.
The primary purpose of this role is to review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements and other documents, and to provide legal support and guidance to internal business clients.
Job Duties Provides advice on applicable laws, regulations and company policies, including but not limited to, FDA regulations, OIG guidance, health care fraud and abuse, Open Payments and HIPAA.
Counsels the business on appropriate relationships with customers, healthcare professionals and other third parties, in compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policies.
Drafts and negotiates contracts and documents supporting a variety of commercial transactions, advising the business managers through the contract negotiation process with respect to areas of legal risk exposure and recommending strategies to achieve a satisfactory outcome.
Develops and enhances standard contracts and playbooks to advance the company’s interests.
Analyzes legal implications and areas of exposure.
Reviews existing agreements and related records when disputes arise to help assess the company’s position.
Preparing communications directed at preserving and maximizing the company’s position while moving toward resolution.
Reviews advertising and promotional materials and provides guidance to business partners on such materials.
Reviews and counsels the business on advisory boards, speaker programs, healthcare economics and reimbursement, patient assistance programs, and medical education initiatives.
Develops and provides training to business managers on a variety of legal and compliance matters.
Functions independently and delivers desired results with a minimum amount of supervision.
Interacts with company and third party business and legal personnel on relevant legal matters.
Maintains active communication with manager and the business about risks within areas of responsibility.
Collaborates with others in the Olympus’ legal department on matters within areas of responsibility.
Provides direct and indirect supervision and guidance to other professional(s) and or paraprofessional(s) in the Legal Department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifiations Required.
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Degree from an accredited law school required.
Licensed to practice law in accordance with Pennsylvania state bar or Massachusetts state bar requirements required.
Member in good standing of all state bars where licensed to practice law.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of commercial and corporate transactional experience, either with a law firm or in-house legal department.
Preferred.
Experience in highly regulated industry required; medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a positive professional image.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic corporate environment.
Why join Olympus? Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles 12 Paid Holidays Educational Assistance Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Volunteering and charitable donation match programs Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center** *US Only **Limited locations   We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you.
Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.
lympusamerica.
om/careers/benefits-perks.
About us.
Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than employees throughout locations in North and South America.
For more information, visit  www.
lympusamerica.
om.
Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect.
We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Applicants with Disabilities.
As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at .
If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at -Olympus ().
Posting Notes.
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