Counsel

This position is ideal for early-to-mid career lawyers to join the AMS Regional Legal Team as Counsel to serve as a strategic business partner providing support for a broad spectrum of commercial legal matters. Partnering with the broader Legal team and other cross-functional teams at Align, you’ll provide legal advice to enable our business partners to operate in an effective and compliant manner. This role is vital in shaping Align Technology’s commercial agreements, marketing communications, and commercial programs. 

Role expectations

• Negotiate, draft and review an extensive range of contracts for assigned business unit or area. 

• Review marketing collateral, educational materials, and promotional materials for compliance with all applicable laws and policies. 

• Counsel and advise on general corporate legal matters within assigned business unit or area. 

• Ensure compliance with Align’s contract management process and other company policies and procedures. 

• Conduct legal research and assist in other legal matters as and when needed. 

What were looking for

• Education: Top academic credentials from a leading U.S law school with a JD/Law degree and appropriate licensure to practice in at least one U.S. state.  

• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a lawyer, preferably with legal experience in medical technologies, pharmaceuticals or other life science business at a law firm, in-house, or combination of both. 

• Experience with and strong working knowledge of applicable commercial legal principles and the ability to frame, draft, and negotiate agreements.  Superior drafting skills are important to this role. 

• Experience reviewing marketing collateral, pricing and promotional materials for compliance with antitrust, anti-kickback and other applicable laws. 

• Skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and on diverse matters simultaneously.  

• Skills:  Ability to think strategically, remain agile in the face of constant change, and find proactive and practical solutions. 

• Skills: Ability to remain highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-moving, complex environment. 

• Communication: Excellent presentation and communication skills. 

• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.  The ability to be persuasive while ensuring a positive customer and/or partner experience. Possess a sense of humor and positive attitude 

• Strong work ethic with a commitment to ensure that all deadlines are met on time and with a high degree of quality