Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

Assistant General Counsel, Commercial The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial supports the organization by providing legal counsel on commercial transactions, employment-related matters, and other legal risk areas to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts & Business Transactions Lead drafting, review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of a broad range of complex commercial agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate ancillary commercial documents. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of contract lifecycle management processes. Develop, maintain, and update standard contract templates, playbooks, and contracting policies. Identify and assess key contract risks, obligations, and practical mitigation strategies. Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation and dispute avoidance. Advise on federal healthcare laws, HIPAA, state data privacy and security laws, software licensing, FDA law, IP, and other legal risk areas. Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices affecting commercial contracting. Supervise and manage outside counsel on commercial transactions and specialized legal matters as needed. Employment, Litigation & General Corporate Advise on employment-related issues, including hiring, terminations, policies, and internal investigations. Manage relationship with outside immigration counsel and coordinate with business leaders and Human Resources on immigration-related matters. Help manage select litigation and disputes. Support subsidiary governance and entity management tasks. Provide support on U.S. and international data-privacy laws, data-governance practices, and compliance with evolving privacy frameworks. Provide support on IP-related matters. Cross-Functional Partnership & Legal Operations Analyze and summarize complex legal, regulatory, and commercial issues for business teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to support Finance, HR, Operations, QA/RA, and business teams. Help implement cost and time-saving processes, controls, and legal department automation. Develop deep knowledge of Advita's business and keep abreast of changes in law or regulations that affect Advita's business. Skills Knowledge and Expertise Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required. JD from an accredited institution and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with that license in good standing. Experience: 5+ years of experience working with commercial contracts as an in-house corporate attorney or with a law firm. Demonstrated experience handling a broad range of corporate legal matters, particularly commercial contracting. Experience working directly with internal clients and business stakeholders to understand business needs, provide practical legal guidance, and support timely decision-making. Federal Healthcare Law experience, including HIPAA and other data privacy laws, FDA law and regulations is highly desirable. Experience with data privacy, employment, and/or intellectual property matters is highly desirable. Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Superior common sense and judgment. Exceptional advocacy and negotiation skills. Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills. Flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness, and collegiality. Ability to work constructively with clients of all backgrounds and experience. Ability to take initiative in dealing with issues and judgment to know when to solicit assistance. About Advita Ortho At Advita Ortho, everything we do is focused on innovation. Whether creating revolutionary ways to optimize the surgical experience, developing the latest in orthopedic implants and instruments, or using cutting-edge technology to improve efficacy and outcomes. These advancements transform the very experience of mobility and allow you to lead your patients to greater freedom. It's innovation in every step, every moment, every move. Apply Now Our Hiring Process Stage 1: Initial Interview Stage 2: Hiring Manager and Team Interview(s) Stage 3: Final Selection Stage 4: Offer Not quite right? Register your interest to be notified of any roles that come along that meet your criteria. Register Your Interest Exactech