Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation, Government Investigations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Proactively oversee litigation, governmental investigations, and various disputes.

• Formulate litigation strategies, select and manage external legal counsel, and establish and adhere to realistic budgets.

• Direct responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and inquiries from government entities.

• Keep senior leadership informed and updated on litigation, governmental investigations, and related issues.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with members of the Legal team and colleagues across different functions.

• Offer practical legal advice on business initiatives and emerging risks.

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, industry associations, and external counsel networks regarding litigation and enforcement matters.

• Track and assess litigation and enforcement trends impacting the pharmaceutical sector.

• Actively develop and implement litigation objectives while advising on intricate and evolving issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.).

• Valid license to practice law in the United States.

• At least 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• Proven experience managing intricate litigation, such as multidistrict litigations (MDLs), class actions, complex arbitrations, or similar legal scenarios, within a global company and/or prestigious law firm.

• Demonstrated record of successful litigation outcomes through discovery, dispositive motions, trials, settlement discussions, and appeals.

• Experience overseeing litigation and/or governmental investigations in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated field (preferred).

• Familiarity with antitrust, product liability, commercial, securities, consumer protection, or privacy claims; healthcare programs; and/or fraud and abuse regulations (preferred).

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence others.

• Passion for leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance litigation effectiveness and streamline processes.

• Capability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Aptitude for quickly mastering unfamiliar topics and adapting to a shifting risk landscape.

• Proven leadership skills and effectiveness in collaborating with senior leadership.

• Ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion.

• Federal judicial clerkship and/or trial experience (preferred).

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partially on both company and individual performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.

• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent daycare flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and opportunities for employee clubs and activities.

• Employee resource groups available to all employees.