Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don't limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.
Job Description Summary
The Role Join our global team dedicated to innovation and initiative, where physical walls and different time zones don't limit, but encourage, collaboration. Where all contributions and new ideas are explored with an open mind and work is driven by our shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.
Job Description Summary
The Role
The Director, Legal Affairs leads Alira Health's global legal team, focused on four key areas: Corporate Governance, Contracts, Risk Management & Compliance, and General Corporate Matters. The Director will be a business partner to the CXOs and business unit leaders, helping them solve business problems and create new opportunities while addressing issues of compliance and risk management. Reporting to the Co-CEO, this is a newly created role in our fast-growing healthcare technology and advisory company; we are looking for seasoned attorney with broad experience in general corporate matters and well-informed on data privacy and compliance.Job Description Corporate Governance Working closely with CXOs and outside legal counsel, manage corporate governance issues related to Alira Health's numerous global entitiesAssist in formation or closing of domestic and international entities as the company expands and maturesDetermine appropriate structure for new entitiesEnsure compliance with governance regulations and requirements in all jurisdictionsWork closely with outside corporate counsel on our operating agreement as change as neededContracts Acting as a business partner to our three business units, provide advice and contract work that capitalizes on opportunities while addressing riskOversee and contribute to legal team's work on contracts, including, but not limited to, NDA's, MSA's, SaaS Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Partner Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements and Vendor AgreementsManage, draft, and negotiate more complex contractsProvide guidance on acceptable contract language; develop, maintain, revise, and implement standard templates, forms, and processes for improvement and scalability purposesSet policy and procedure on contract managementRisk Management & Compliance Lead the company's global corporate compliance program, including compliance and ethics policies, trainings, workplace investigations, whistleblower hotline, third party risk management, and supplier complianceWith support of third-party DPO, address compliance and regulatory matters. Supports and collaborates with other departments (Finance, QA, HR) to direct compliance issues for investigation, assessment, and resolutionAdvise business teams on applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, and other major data privacy regulationsManage data privacy, security, and other service and product-related issues from a legal perspectiveCollaborate with QA team to ensure policy compliance with data privacy regulations in relevant jurisdictions, calling in outside counsel or assistance as requiredGeneral Corporate Matters Oversee global legal team of four people and manage departmental budgetAdvise executive management on legal implications of major decisions and transactionsProvide counseling and advice on a wide range of corporate issuesManage relationships with outside counsel in various jurisdictionsSupport the company's M&A strategy, requiring quick adaptation to an international, fast-changing environmentManage trademark and patent filingsQualifications Spanish-qualified lawyer with ten years PQE preferredExperience managing a small teamExperience within a dynamic, complex global business environmentBroad knowledge of law (corporate law, commercial law, privacy law, labor law)Considerable experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating commercial agreements Experience in global compliance programs and projectsStrong analytical ability together with reliably sound business judgment and a balanced approach to risk mitigationSuperior written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to clearly and explain complex issues to a non-legal audienceAbility to balance process and decision-making in a large organization with an entrepreneurial culture and lean operating environmentCapable of articulating a vision or plan, gaining organizational commitment to action, and leading with indirect authority to achieve resultsDemonstrated successful history of driving compliance or legal projects to completion across a global enterpriseExperience with companies operating in the healthcare and/or start-up industryFluent in English. French would also be helpful but not required.Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for occasional travelLanguages Education Contract Type
Regular
Alira Health is a global advisory firm providing consulting and research and clinical development services whose mission is to humanize healthcare and life sciences, in partnership with patients, through innovative technologies and expert guidance. From development to medical care, we complement the expertise of our Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech clients with a full spectrum of services across their entire solutions lifecycle.
Why Work at Alira Health? With offices around the world, Alira Health provides a vibrant and creative environment with benefits that include professional development, global travel, flexible work programs and more. We welcome your passion and drive, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, sense of service and teamwork.
Join Our Team We are an integrated team of over 800 scientists, strategists, economists, clinicians, and biostatisticians representing over 30 nationalities. This broad global perspective and cultural richness has a direct impact on providing innovative solutions for our clients that lead to higher standards of care and an improved patient experience.
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