Abbott · 19 hours ago
Commercial Counsel
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$149K/yr - $297K/yr
3+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. They are seeking an experienced attorney to join their Commercial Legal Operations team, providing legal guidance to the Abbott Diabetes Care/Lingo business unit across various legal topics and collaborating with multiple business functions. The role involves advising on contracts, compliance, and risk management while fostering an inclusive work environment.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Participate in the preparation and negotiation of US and global business development partnerships, commercial contracts, and agreements with : hardware and software companies, health care professionals, suppliers, and researchers
Advise marketing and commercial teams on advertising and promotional practices, claims, social and digital media guidelines, engagement with influencers and celebrity endorsements, including with respect to Federal Trade Commission and other global regulations
Provide risk management advice and legal support for the corporate incident response and customer service teams on global issues
Provide legal counsel on compliance, risk management, and other legal issues in the context of federal and state regulatory requirements, including federal consumer protection laws, fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback issues, Sunshine law, False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Supervise and direct outside counsel as needed
Work in close cooperation with Abbott’s compliance, intellectual property and privacy organizations to develop strong legal outcomes
Identify training needs and assist in development and presentation of training and education regarding legal requirements and developments
Develop understanding of and familiarity with : Abbott’s business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors, and use this knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to Abbott Diabetes Care/Lingo
Infrequent and minimal travel may be required (10-15%)
Be an ally and integrated contributor to an inclusive culture open to helping further a diverse, fair and equitable working environment for all
Qualification
Required
Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background, and be admitted to a US state bar in good standing
3+ years of experience as a commercial attorney at a top law firm and/or in-house, including the provision of legal advice on commercial matters and/or drafting/editing commercial contracts
Ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment
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 work independently and prioritize multiple projects
Must be adept at follow up and collaboration
Dynamic, proactive and mature
Preferred
At least eight (8) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the health care or tech industry, at a top law firm, or in-house and working
Experience with navigating federal trade commission issues in the US
Experience representing an FDA-regulated company, including knowledge of federal consumer protection laws, fraud and abuse laws, Anti-Kickback law, AdvaMed Code, HIPAA, GDPR,and other laws and regulations pertaining to the global pharmaceutical or medical device industry
Medical device, digital health, pharmaceutical or other health care business experience, and/or software experience
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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