Senior Attorney Global Ethics and Compliance
About the position
Cook is a privately owned, global company that has been, for over 60 years, inventing, manufacturing, and delivering a unique portfolio of medical devices to the healthcare systems of the world. Our Global Legal team is a diverse and dynamic team of attorneys who support the organization's business functions located worldwide. Each member of the team has unique responsibilities and expertise, but every member shares the common objective of supporting Cook's relentless pursuit of inventive solutions to help our customers, patients, and communities thrive.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Attorney to join our Global Legal team full-time. This position will be remote with a requirement to attend the Cook offices periodically in Bloomington, IN.
At Cook, it is our company culture to be open to different ideas and perspectives and be appreciative of each person's contributions. We want to create opportunities for talented individuals who will contribute positively to the company. We are looking for the best candidate for the Senior Attorney role and invite those to apply who can bring their unique perspective to our team.
Overview
The Senior Attorney is primarily responsible for providing strategic legal advice on regulatory compliance globally and in respect of Cook's Global Ethics and Compliance (āE&Cā) programs in a manner consistent with the company's business philosophy and strategy and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Provide strategic guidance on regulatory compliance and in respect of Cook's Global E&C Programs that reflects a deep understanding of the global legal and business environment.
ā¢ Identify and mitigate risks by researching and providing advice on complex legal and commercial compliance issues, developing resolutions to identified risks, and exercising considerable judgment in proposing alternative solutions.
ā¢ Stay updated on relevant law, regulations, and evolving developments; providing strategic, accurate, high quality and practical legal advice to management and other attorneys and recommending policy and/or process changes as needed.
ā¢ Review, input and provide legal sign off on internal policies, procedures and guidance.
ā¢ Legal stakeholder in projects across the Cook business.
ā¢ Identify skills gaps and lead efforts to build legal and compliance capabilities across Cook.
ā¢ Act as an investigative authority to direct sensitive/complex privileged investigations on behalf of the law department.
ā¢ Manage the appointment and engagement of external counsel including managing reasonable budgets and delivering results within those budgets.
ā¢ Partner collaboratively and cross-functionally with various teams effectively and professionally through various levels of the global organization and ensure leadership of the law department and company is properly and timely informed about legal issues and risks facing the business.
ā¢ Engage with key external collaborators, including counterparts at other companies in the industry, trade associations, and outside counsel networks, to understand the current legal and business environment, identify trends and ensure legal policy interests are aligned and advanced.
ā¢ Develop, support, and participate in the development of processes, policies and procedures within and for the global legal function.
ā¢ Develop, support, and participate in the development of legal initiatives to enhance legal service delivery, efficiency and innovation.
ā¢ Ensure that Cooks Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters conducted on Cook Medical's behalf.
Requirements
ā¢ 10+ years of experience, preferably a portion of which took place at a major law firm, government, in-house or a combination
ā¢ Experience working within medical device, pharma, healthcare, or other highly regulated industry
ā¢ J.D. degree with an active license to practice law in the United States
ā¢ Excellent understanding of regulatory environment and legal frameworks within the medical device industry, in addition to all applicable ethics and compliance standards.
ā¢ An articulate, motivated & proactive individual with a track record of developing strong working relationships within an energetic environment.
ā¢ Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others, whether internal or external to the organization, and throughout various levels of the global organization.
ā¢ Manage conflict in a way that recognizes and manages differing opinions and ideas and refocuses them in a positive and constructive manner.
ā¢ Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
ā¢ Foster and maintain a workplace culture respectful and supportive of individual differences.
ā¢ Remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
ā¢ Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
ā¢ Maintain company quality and quantity standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
ā¢ Have excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
ā¢ Strictly adhere to safety requirements.
ā¢ Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
ā¢ Comply with the rules of professional conduct for attorneys, as required by the geography of licensure, accreditation, or certification.
ā¢ Ability to learn and actively role model the Cook Values, and a desire to make an impact as part of a company that is Relentlessly Inventive and Deeply Connected.
ā¢ Strong verbal & written communication.
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Cook is a privately owned, global company that has been, for over 60 years, inventing, manufacturing, and delivering a unique portfolio of medical devices to the healthcare systems of the world. Our Global Legal team is a diverse and dynamic team of attorneys who support the organization's business functions located worldwide. Each member of the team has unique responsibilities and expertise, but every member shares the common objective of supporting Cook's relentless pursuit of inventive solutions to help our customers, patients, and communities thrive.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Attorney to join our Global Legal team full-time. This position will be remote with a requirement to attend the Cook offices periodically in Bloomington, IN.
At Cook, it is our company culture to be open to different ideas and perspectives and be appreciative of each person's contributions. We want to create opportunities for talented individuals who will contribute positively to the company. We are looking for the best candidate for the Senior Attorney role and invite those to apply who can bring their unique perspective to our team.
Overview
The Senior Attorney is primarily responsible for providing strategic legal advice on regulatory compliance globally and in respect of Cook's Global Ethics and Compliance (āE&Cā) programs in a manner consistent with the company's business philosophy and strategy and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Provide strategic guidance on regulatory compliance and in respect of Cook's Global E&C Programs that reflects a deep understanding of the global legal and business environment.
ā¢ Identify and mitigate risks by researching and providing advice on complex legal and commercial compliance issues, developing resolutions to identified risks, and exercising considerable judgment in proposing alternative solutions.
ā¢ Stay updated on relevant law, regulations, and evolving developments; providing strategic, accurate, high quality and practical legal advice to management and other attorneys and recommending policy and/or process changes as needed.
ā¢ Review, input and provide legal sign off on internal policies, procedures and guidance.
ā¢ Legal stakeholder in projects across the Cook business.
ā¢ Identify skills gaps and lead efforts to build legal and compliance capabilities across Cook.
ā¢ Act as an investigative authority to direct sensitive/complex privileged investigations on behalf of the law department.
ā¢ Manage the appointment and engagement of external counsel including managing reasonable budgets and delivering results within those budgets.
ā¢ Partner collaboratively and cross-functionally with various teams effectively and professionally through various levels of the global organization and ensure leadership of the law department and company is properly and timely informed about legal issues and risks facing the business.
ā¢ Engage with key external collaborators, including counterparts at other companies in the industry, trade associations, and outside counsel networks, to understand the current legal and business environment, identify trends and ensure legal policy interests are aligned and advanced.
ā¢ Develop, support, and participate in the development of processes, policies and procedures within and for the global legal function.
ā¢ Develop, support, and participate in the development of legal initiatives to enhance legal service delivery, efficiency and innovation.
ā¢ Ensure that Cooks Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters conducted on Cook Medical's behalf.
Requirements
ā¢ 10+ years of experience, preferably a portion of which took place at a major law firm, government, in-house or a combination
ā¢ Experience working within medical device, pharma, healthcare, or other highly regulated industry
ā¢ J.D. degree with an active license to practice law in the United States
ā¢ Excellent understanding of regulatory environment and legal frameworks within the medical device industry, in addition to all applicable ethics and compliance standards.
ā¢ An articulate, motivated & proactive individual with a track record of developing strong working relationships within an energetic environment.
ā¢ Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others, whether internal or external to the organization, and throughout various levels of the global organization.
ā¢ Manage conflict in a way that recognizes and manages differing opinions and ideas and refocuses them in a positive and constructive manner.
ā¢ Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities to accomplish multiple tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
ā¢ Foster and maintain a workplace culture respectful and supportive of individual differences.
ā¢ Remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
ā¢ Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
ā¢ Maintain company quality and quantity standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
ā¢ Have excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
ā¢ Strictly adhere to safety requirements.
ā¢ Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
ā¢ Comply with the rules of professional conduct for attorneys, as required by the geography of licensure, accreditation, or certification.
ā¢ Ability to learn and actively role model the Cook Values, and a desire to make an impact as part of a company that is Relentlessly Inventive and Deeply Connected.
ā¢ Strong verbal & written communication.
Apply Now
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