Corporate Counsel

Summary:

This position will work as part of a team of attorneys and contract professionals responsible for the drafting, negotiating, and processing of contracts for Grifols’ North American business units, particularly R&D. This position presents the opportunity for a successful candidate to receive specialized training and to develop skills that open possibilities for a long-term career path within Grifols.  

While experience in the pharmaceutical industry will always be favorably considered, candidates need not have direct experience, but must present the skills and aptitude to undertake the preparation and negotiation of complex agreements.  
 

Primary Responsibilities for Role:

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including the areas of clinical research, general procurement such as supply agreements, real estate related agreements such as leases, as well as other commercial and vendor agreements.
• Manage claims and litigation involving personal injury, employment matters, and other business disputes.
• Provide legal support in a wide variety of areas including industrial, commercial, and manufacturing.
• Some knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment, as it relates to healthcare compliance in the pharmaceutical industry including anti-kickback statutes, government fraud and abuse, off-label promotion, anticorruption laws would be a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with an excellent ability to issue spot and integrate legal advice with business goals. 
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment, as well as in a small team environment and become a productive and positive member of the legal team. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate concisely 
   

Education:

J.D. from a well-respected academic institution required. Admission to a state bar is required. 

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the biotech/pharmaceuticals industry and/or equivalent law firm experience. 

Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience. 

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. 

*This job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change over time.  It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job.  Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The estimated pay scale for Corporate Counsel role based in Los Angeles, California, is $160,000.00-$185,000.00. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 30% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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