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Ascensia Diabetes Care is a global specialist diabetes care company, dedicated to helping people living with diabetes. Our mission is to empower people living with diabetes through innovative solutions that simplify and improve their lives. We use our innovation and specialist expertise in diabetes to develop high quality solutions and tools that make a positive, daily difference for people.

At Ascensia, our values serve as the bedrock of our organization. They guide our decisions, actions, and interactions, shaping the culture we collectively foster.

Our Values include:

+ Resilient Growth Mindset

+ Executional Excellence

+ Courageous Leadership

+ Inclusive Collaboration

We believe that when we live our values authentically, both individually and as a team, we unlock our true potential and drive sustainable success.

We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team at PHC Americas. In this role, you’ll work closely with the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to provide timely, practical legal support across a wide range of business areas. You’ll handle everything from commercial contracts to regulatory compliance, collaborating with teams across the organization. This is a great opportunity for a versatile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow their expertise while making a real impact

What you will be doing:

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders within the company and worldwide Legal and Compliance Department to understand and support legal needs in a proactive manner.

+ Support the company’s contracting needs, including distribution channel partners, vendors, and customers.

+ Draft corporate documents and resolutions supporting our US companies;

+ Keep up to date on new laws, regulations and industry trends affecting life science companies operating in the US.

+ Provide legal guidance with respect to promotional materials for company products, including medical devices cleared by the FDA.

+ Support of the HR team on employment law matters.

+ Support of internal investigations and other compliance functions.

+ Educating our business teams on company policies in order to maintain a culture of compliance.

Skills you will need:

+ Admission to a state bar.

+ 3+ years experience at a life science company, or directly involved in the representation of life science industry clients.

+ Knowledge of medical device industry laws, guidelines and codes.

+ The ability to prioritize, plan, and organize heavy workloads, while exercising discretion and independent judgment.

+ Ability to work independently and as a team player in a matrix organization.

+ Ability to: understand, explain, and apply policies, processes, and procedures; evaluate complex situations; and resolve issues with minimum supervision.

+ Excellent analytical skills and communication skills (both verbal and written), with a high level of attention to detail.

+ Adept at answering questions and providing guidance to internal stakeholders from different countries.

+ Knowledge and experience involving medical devices is preferred.

+ Knowledge of FDA and FTC regulations is preferred, but not required.

Compensation: Base target - $86,250 - $120,000 USD based on experience

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TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Ascensia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.