VP of Legal

Job Description

Devonshire Recruiting & Consulting Partners is actively seeking a talented VP of Legal to oversee all legal affairs and compliance matters for our client, a prominent company in the medical device/life sciences sector. This full-time, in-office role will require daily collaboration with the President as well as with other on-site employees. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8+ years of experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a publicly traded company.

Responsibilities:

The VP of Legal will have these responsibilities:

• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to securities laws and regulations, including drafting and filing reports to the SEC.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with other legal and regulatory requirements, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption, global trade, data privacy, and healthcare laws.
• Litigation Management: Handle commercial, employee, and other litigation matters.
• HR Advisory: Provide guidance to HR on employee disputes.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, clinical, and other contracts and agreements.
• Transactional Support: Assist in key transactions such as financings, mergers/acquisitions, distribution agreements, and distributor terminations.
• Intellectual Property: Assess and manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio in conjunction with IP counsel.
• Corporate Governance: Advise the President on corporate governance matters and manage general corporate matters.
• Policy Adherence: Follow company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Professional Conduct: Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect at all times.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Management Responsibilities:

• Hiring Process: Ensure a fair and effective hiring process.
• Goal Setting: Set goals, provide clear direction, and track progress.
• Training and Coaching: Offer training, coaching, feedback, and recognition.
• Employee Support: Respond to employees' needs and questions promptly.
• Career Development: Support employees' career goals and development.
• Communication: Communicate updates to employees in a timely manner.
• Issue Resolution: Address employee concerns and performance/behavior issues appropriately.
• Role Modeling: Serve as a role model to employees across the organization.
• Proactive Management: Work proactively to ensure the team meets the organization's demands.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctorate required with admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience at a publicly traded company, including at least 5 years in a large law firm.
• Specific Skills/Experience:

• SEC filing experience (Proxy, 10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 4s, etc.).
• Deep understanding of and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Medical device/life science experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English.
  
  

Company Description

Devonshire Recruiting & Consulting Partners is a leading search and consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and with a global footprint in more than 5 countries. As an independent, employee-owned organization, we share a single-minded focus to produce impactful and measurable results for our clients and candidates. Our experienced team of partners offers the depth, breadth and specialized business experience necessary to deliver top talent within demanding time frames.

Devonshire Recruiting & Consulting Partners is a leading search and consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and with a global footprint in more than 5 countries. As an independent, employee-owned organization, we share a single-minded focus to produce impactful and measurable results for our clients and candidates. Our experienced team of partners offers the depth, breadth and specialized business experience necessary to deliver top talent within demanding time frames.