Assistant General Counsel

What You’ll Do: Serve as a senior legal advisor on corporate and commercial matters, providing practical, business-oriented guidance to business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and interpretation of a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, professional and consulting services agreements, confidentiality agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and other strategic commercial arrangements. Advise business partners on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and negotiation strategies and develop practical solutions that balance legal and commercial considerations with business objectives. Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, R&D, Sales, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and other functions to support contracting and business initiatives. Provide legal guidance on corporate matters, including corporate governance, entity management, corporate policies, and related requirements. Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investments, due diligence, and other corporate transactions, as needed. Provide legal guidance regarding commercial activities within a regulated medical device environment and collaborate with appropriate subject matter experts on regulatory, compliance, privacy, and other specialized legal considerations. Identify and assess legal and contractual risks and communicate recommendations clearly to business stakeholders and leadership. Independently manage complex commercial and corporate legal matters from initial assessment through negotiation, execution, and resolution. Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, standard terms, negotiation playbooks, approval processes, and other resources to promote consistency and efficiency. Support and improve contract lifecycle management processes, including contract intake, review, approval, execution, recordkeeping, and ongoing contract administration. Identify opportunities to streamline legal workflows and develop scalable processes as the organization and Legal function continue to grow. Monitor relevant legal developments affecting corporate and commercial contracting and advise stakeholders regarding potential business impact. Collaborate with and manage outside counsel when specialized expertise or additional support is required. Provide training and guidance to business teams regarding contracting processes, negotiation practices, legal requirements, and risk management. Provide guidance and support to other members of the Legal team, as appropriate. What You Bring: University degreein law, preferably Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school 12+ years of legal experience, including time in a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal team. Expertise in independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements. Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, corporate law, and corporate governance. Experience advising business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on legal, commercial, and contractual risk. Background in regulated industries; medical device industry experience preferred. Experience across supplier, vendor, technology, SaaS, licensing, distribution, services, and confidentiality agreements. Ability to support strategic transactions, including M&A, due diligence, investments, financing, and partnerships. Strong business acumen, negotiation, communication, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why VB Spine? We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine,you’llget the training, mentorship, and support you need to builda strong foundationin the medical sales field.You’llwork alongside a high-performing team, gain valuableoperating roomexperience, and take your first step toward a rewarding and meaningful career. Compensation: Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like territory requirements, qualifications, and performancetaken into account. The typical pay range for this position is $230,000 – $240,000 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentivesplusbenefits. VB Spine reserves the right to offer compensation outside of this listed range. Final compensation isdeterminedon a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions. Benefits include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company #J-18808-Ljbffr