Legal Counsel

North Charleston, United States of America

Full-time (100%) Associate

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth.

Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Legal Counsel is responsible for working with colleagues in the Legal Department to provide legal advice and services to SHL Medical and its affiliates.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor to Head of Legal, US and the rest of the Legal Department.
• Provide accurate, timely, and well-reasoned advice on legal matters and keep employees advised on key changes to laws impacting the organization.
• Provide legal services, including preparation, drafting, and negotiation of legal documents for commercial as well as corporate transactions.
• Support the build out and ramp up of manufacturing site in South Carolina.
• Close collaboration with Human Resources on employment law related matters.
• Carry out corporate governance, compliance, and secretarial responsibilities, including but not limited to filing for and maintaining business and company registrations in the United States, and maintain legal documents and corporate records.
• Coordinate and oversee legal and project work of other attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsels in support of multiple cross-jurisdictional or cross-site programs as needed.
• Represent SHL Medical in domestic and international merger and acquisition transactions, post-closing integration, and re-organization.
• Structure, implement, and monitor appropriate internal policies and global legal and compliance trainings for management and employees of the organization.
• Support the short-term and long-term goals of the Legal Department and the organization.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Legal, US or the Chief Legal Officer.

Skills and Qualification

• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina.
• Must have 3 to 6 years of diverse PQE, including law firm or in-house experience.
• Background in medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry, health regulatory environment, and intellectual property licensing and management a plus.
• Experienced in working in diverse, cross-cultural working environment with people from all over the world.
• Ability to operate successfully in a constantly changing, fast paced environment and to complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner independently or to collaborate with others.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization

Please note that SHL is a drug free employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon your successful completion of various preemployment screenings, including, but not limited to, a drug test, employment verification, reference checks, and a criminal background check.

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We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you’ve applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter.

We like to keep things simple and efficient. Once you’ve applied, it may take up to three weeks to review your application and get the first call with a recruiter. Our recruitment process is focused on allowing you to show your personality, experience and competencies while giving you a great sense of who we are.

With almost 6,000 employees of 77+ different nationalities, we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth. Together, we invest in our future to maintain our leadership position in self-injection solutions.