Legal Counsel

Summary Statement

For more than a century Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss or mobility challenges regain or maintain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic, orthotic and wheelchair innovation and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and new service offerings. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Austin Team (hybrid work schedule)

The Legal Counsel supports the Legal and Compliance Department with drafting and providing comprehensive legal counsel in assigned areas of responsibility. Legal Counsel will be expected to take primary responsibility for the company's day-today commercial & contracting needs as well as expand the scope of their existing legal expertise by working on a variety of legal issues as described more fully bellow.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to key stakeholders regarding interpretation and applications of laws & regulations 
• Work cross-functionally with shared services teams to advise on legal issues & collaborate to offer creative solutions to achieve the department's goals
• Provide strategic guidance to the company on HCP engagement and contracting practices. Educate and counsel Marketing, Professional Clinical Services, Business Development and Clinical Research teams on legal issues relevant to their departments
• Determine whether desired business activities, practices and agreements comply with the applicable laws and regulations, including healthcare laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and HIPAA
• Consulting with management, commercial advisors, and other business team members to provide counsel on legal matters affecting the company
• Negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, and advising on legal risks of same
• Maintain company minute books for all North American entities
• Manage outside litigation counsel for lawsuits brought against the company in North America
• Design & implement new policies and subsequent e-trainings for areas of legal and compliance relevant to the company
• Participate and provide legal advice or deliverables on transformative company projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Stay up to date on proposed and existing legislation, reviewing business practices and policies , and advising the company of necessary changes and/or potential risks

Qualifications

• Experience working in-house in the Life Sciences industry
• Proven experience as counsel in a business environment or relevant law firm experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate and commercial law with strong negotiating skills
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate legal risk and create proactive legal strategies
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to evaluate and dispense practical legal advice to business units
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently with little or no supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• License to practice law and in good standing; State of Texas preferred
• 5-8 years of experience practicing law in a law firm or in-house role

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Health savings accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible spending account options
• Company-paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Floating holidays
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
• 401k match up to 3.5%
• Paid parental leave

Ottobock will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older) disability and genetic information.

Note: Ottobock does not accept  CVs from recruiting agencies or staffing firms and will not consider payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs. We kindly request that all job seekers interested in opportunities with us apply directly through our official careers page: https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/careers