Attorney jobs in Allentown, PA

Overview

About B. Braun 

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 61,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Braun Medical Inc. has an opening for a Corporate Counsel. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, such as, supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and data access/use agreements. The Corporate Counsel will also advise business partners on a wide variety of legal matters, such as strategic projects that advance the company’s strategy in digitalization. In this position, you will be part of a collaborative Legal team focused on transactional and transformative business dealings across the company. This role will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel responsible for the team.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, including supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and data access/use agreements

• Provide counseling regarding technology transactions and initiatives involving data rights, data use, data privacy protection and information security matters.
• Assist in the preparation and management of policies and procedures regarding the preparation, execution and storage of contracts
• Review, interpret and summarize regulations, rules and government oversight activities.

• Manage other legal matters, disputes, and strategic projects, as requested
• Collaborate across many functions, countries, cultures, and time zones to drive results on complex projects

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

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Qualifications

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

• JD Degree from a U.S. Accredited law school
• Admission to at least 1 U.S. state bar or District of Columbia
• Minimum 4 years contract drafting/negotiating experience
• Transactions – Specific experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements commonly needed in the medical device/pharma industry, including, without limitation, supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase agreements, construction agreements, development agreements, license agreements, and data access/use agreements
• Information Security - Knowledge of data rights, data use, data protection and information security matters
• IP/Technology - Knowledge of intellectual property, software and technology issues
• Business Acumen - Understanding of basic business concepts, strategies, and risks
• Analytical Skills - Excellent judgment, strategic and analytical thinking and the ability to assess risk and mitigations and make recommendations based on the company’s values, vision, business goals and risk appetite
• Innovation - Strong problem-solving/creative skills that drive new business solutions
• Project Management - Strong priority-setting skills, attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to allow effective interaction with all levels of the organization
• Growth Mindset – Possesses a growth mindset with a passion for learning new things
• Collaboration – Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Diversity & Inclusion - Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives

Desired:

• Device/Pharma Experience - Transactional and contract experience in the commercial or healthcare department of a major law firm, with a combination of in-house experience at a medical device or pharmaceutical company
• Healthcare Compliance – Knowledge of Anti-kickback laws, false claims act, foreign-corrupt practices act, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, HIPAA, and FDA regulations 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
• Frequently:Sit
• Constantly:N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally:Climbing stairs/ladders, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Standing, Walking
• Frequently:Finger feeling, Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick
• Constantly:N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:N/A
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally:Other
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:Office environment

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Notices

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