Corporate Counsel

Experience: 8+ of relevant experience at a major law firm and/or as in-house counsel at a global company.

CAIRE is seeking a detail-oriented attorney with a strong focus on independent project and task management to join our legal team as Corporate Counsel. This role will play a critical piece in managing compliance initiatives across the organization.

Role Responsibilities:

Support initiatives to ensure organizational compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant regulations, including the development and implementation of compliance policies and training programs.

• Draft, review, and help negotiate a variety of contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, distribution agreements, NDAs, etc.
• Manage and oversee CAIRE’s intellectual property portfolio, working with outside counsel where needed, including filings, renewals, maintenance, and enforceability of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Create policies and advise on IP strategy, including IP creation and filing, collaborating with key stakeholders on decisions of when and what to file.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline contract management processes and maintain an organized contract repository.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain effective compliance programs.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives and other discrete projects as needed.
• Conduct internal investigations and manage legal disputes, working closely with the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and external counsel when necessary.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes impacting the company’s business and industry.
• Ability to independently align the organization into a strong compliance position related to all privacy/security requirements, including all matters (commercial and compliance) associated with software products that process and transfer protected health information under HIPAA and other sensitive health data with efficiency and speed.

Required Skills/Background:

• (US) JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• (US) Member of a State Bar in good standing
• Strong academic credentials
• 8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a track record of managing legal projects in a fast-paced environment with focused experience in project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Extreme attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability and willingness to work varying hours to accommodate global workforce, as needed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage projects independently and lead projects to successful completion, often under tight time constraints and with little or no supervision.
• Team player who welcomes responsibility and thrives in an intense, fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

CAIRE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.