Olympus

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Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? At Olympus, we help make people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, every day. We’re currently looking for a Associate General Counsel I to join us in our Southborough, MA office. Let’s inspire healthier lives, together. Olympus is seeking an attorney to provide legal support to its medical and life science businesses with respect to a variety of commercial and corporate transactional matters. The primary purpose of this role is to review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements and other documents, and to provide associated legal advice and recommendations to both internal clients and attorney colleagues. The role provides support directly to business managers with respect to some assignments, and otherwise acts at the direction of other attorneys in the Legal Department. Job Duties: In a typical day, you will: Reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements on a variety of business and transactional matters, ensuring that they accurately reflect the terms agreeable to the decision-makers in the business. Advising business managers throughout the contract negotiation process with respect to the areas of legal risk and exposure, and recommending strategies to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Analyzing legal implications and areas of exposure. Refining the language and construction of agreements to provide appropriate legal protection to the corporation while meeting the business purpose and achieving clarity in provisions. Advising business managers on the proper negotiation and administration of government contracts and group purchasing agreements. Assisting in the management of dispute settlement to minimize litigation. Reviewing existing agreements and related records when disputes arise to help assess the company’s position. Preparing communications directed at preserving and maximizing the company’s position while moving toward resolution. Drafting settlements to resolve disputes Developing and enhancing standard contracts that advance the company’s interests in connection with frequent business transactions. Developing and providing training to business managers on a variety of legal and compliance matters. Functioning independently and delivering desired results with a minimum amount of supervision. Interacting with company and third party business and legal personnel on relevant legal matters. Drafting correspondence related to the foregoing duties and responsibilities. Maintaining the confidentiality of Legal Department communications and documentation. Providing indirect supervisision, andguidance to other professional(s) and or paraprofessional(s) in the Legal Department. Performing other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in highly-regulated industry required; medical device, pharmaceutical or life sciences experience preferred. J.D. Degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in accordance with Massachusetts state bar requirements. Member in good standing of all state bars where licensed to practice law. Minimum 3 years of commercial and corporate transactional experience either with a law firm or in-house legal department. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Government contracts experience a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a positive professional image. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic corporate environment. Experience in highly-regulated industry required; medical device, pharmaceutical or life sciences experience preferred. We realize work isn’t just a job to you. It’s a big part of your life, but not the only part. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, a robust 401(k) program, annual bonus program and comprehensive medical benefits, as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, parental and adoption leave, on-site services and Colleague Affinity Networks — so you can be ready for where life can take you. Work Location Southborough, MA Job Family Legal Auto req ID 6129BR Company URL Olympus Corp of the Americas About Us Olympus Corporation of the Americas, with headquarters in Center Valley, PA is a precision technology leader, creating innovative opto-digital solutions in health care, life science and consumer electronics products throughout North America. Olympus At Olympus, we put a lot of good back into the world, and what we do really matters. We are committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling every day by crafting innovative optical and digital solutions in medical technologies, microscopy, industrial solutions, cameras, and audio recorders. We view our relationship with and commitment to our employees with the same passion. Everything we do at Olympus is a reflection of our vision, and everyone here helps to make it a reality. We’re invested in our employees, great ideas, and how they impact the communities around us. We see the world through multiple lenses and come together to find the right answers; the best solutions. THAT’S OLYMPUS. TRUE TO YOU. TRUE TO SOCIETY. TRUE TO LIFE. Olympus Corp of the Americas Olympus embraces diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policies as well as our values prohibit unlawful discrimination based on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, genetic information, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other federal, state or local protected classification. EOE Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled Assistant General Counsel I | Olympus

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