Corporate Legal Counsel

at  Avalere Health

ABOUT AVALERE HEALTH

Established in 2001, Avalere Health is a purposefully built commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries.
Our 1,500+ experts combine their knowledge and expertise across our core disciplines — Consulting; Medical; Policy; Value, Evidence, and Access; Marketing; and Digital Experience Technology — to create the connections that make better health happen.
Avalere Health partners with its clients to navigate the complex and rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem. Together, our experts help clients connect patients with life-changing therapies, realizing the potential of strategies and solutions to accelerate innovation that improves lives.
We live and breathe our five values in everything we do: We are authentic. We act with integrity. We value difference. We play for the team. We enjoy the journey. At Avalere Health, we imagine a healthier world and create the connections to make it happen.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

As an integral member of our legal department, the Corporate Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in providing strategic legal advice and support across various aspects of our business operations. This role will involve a diverse range of responsibilities, including contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the company’s overall success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Prepare, review, and negotiate a diverse array of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and risk mitigation strategies. This includes but is not limited to vendor agreements, customer contracts, service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms are accurately reflected and meet business needs while safeguarding the company’s interests.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance: Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including the interpretation and application of corporate policies, bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
• Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues, including regulatory developments, case law, and industry trends, to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Assist in the development, review, and implementation of company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance and promote best practices across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with various departments, including finance, human resources, operations, and sales, to address legal issues and provide timely, practical advice and solutions.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to business units on legal matters, conducting periodic reviews and assessments to ensure understanding and adherence to legal standards and best practices.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks and exposures across the organization, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement proactive measures and controls.