Legal Counsel

Company Overview:
Our client is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self‑injection devices. With a team of 6,000 employees worldwide, they partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug‑delivery systems. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, and operating in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States, our client is committed to innovation, impact, and growth. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where employees can make a difference in the lives of millions of patients.

Job Overview:
The Legal Counsel works closely with colleagues in the Legal Department to provide legal advice and services to SHL Medical and its affiliates. Reports to the Head of Legal for North America.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as an advisor to the Head of Legal, US, and collaborate with the Legal Department.
• Provide accurate, timely legal advice and keep employees informed on relevant legal developments.
• Prepare, draft, and negotiate legal documents related to commercial and corporate transactions.
• Support the build‑out and ramp‑up of the manufacturing site in South Carolina.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employment law matters.
• Manage corporate governance, compliance, and secretarial responsibilities, including business registrations and maintenance of legal documents.
• Coordinate and oversee legal work performed by attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represent SHL Medical in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, post‑closing integration, and reorganization.
• Develop and implement internal policies and global legal and compliance training.
• Support both short‑term and long‑term departmental and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Legal, US, or the Chief Legal Officer.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina.
• Three to Five years of post‑qualification experience, including law firm or in‑house roles.
• Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, health regulatory environments, or intellectual property licensing is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross‑cultural environment.
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast‑paced and constantly changing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks independently or collaboratively.

What Client Offers:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Modern working environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and technologies.
• Challenging assignments in a fast‑growing, innovative industry.
• A dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.