Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will provide strategic legal support across corporate, healthcare regulatory, and other functions.
This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership, and will require business-minded legal support across multiple functions, including acting as lead attorney on corporate governance/securities matters and advising on compliance, employment and other matters.
Manage a corporate attorney handling SEC compliance; oversee drafting and filing of SEC disclosures; support corporate governance best practices and initiatives, including board and committee support as needed; ensure compliance with Regulation FD and Nasdaq rules; and support the insider trading policy.
As needed, counsel on FDA, OIG, CMS and other federal and state agency rules, data privacy (e.g., HIPAA), and other laws impacting life science companies. Advise on HCP engagement, promotion and market access, proposing practical, compliant solutions aligned with business strategy.
Counsel on employment law matters; draft and advise on employment agreements and policies; support Compensation Committee matters as needed.
Help implement cost and time-saving processes, controls and legal department automation and participate in other duties as requested or needed.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals, including mentoring others and demonstrating excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred).
15+ years of progressively responsible legal and compliance experience, including a law firm background and in-house experience supporting at least one life science, healthcare, or medical device company.
Strong knowledge of SEC, FDA and OIG regulatory landscape, data protection and privacy laws, and general commercial law relevant to the medtech industry. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate with cross-functional teams, and provide business-oriented legal advice.
Clinical development and transactional experience preferred.
Start-up company experience preferred.

Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
50%
70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!

Associate General Counsel

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