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Legal Counsel
Caristo Diagnostics. Lead drafting, review and negotiation of US commercial agreements, including customer, pharmaceutical, master services, supplier licence, honorarium, consultancy, clinical study, research collaboration and confidentiality agreements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating US commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with US privacy law and data-security requirements. Capable of developing scalable contracting processes and delivering legal training while fostering a collaborative culture across teams.
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Juris Doctor (JD)Active Membership In US State BarCommercial Contracting ExpertiseUS Privacy Law KnowledgeLegal Compliance Management
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Hard Skills
Drafting Commercial AgreementsNegotiation SkillsLegal ResearchContract Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementDispute ResolutionGovernance Policy DevelopmentLegal Training DeliveryData-Security Requirements
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsSound JudgmentAbility To Work IndependentlyAdaptabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Contract Lifecycle Management SystemsLegal-Operations Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD)Active Membership In US State Bar
Industry Keywords
Healthcare TechnologyMedical DevicesCommercial AgreementsCompliance PoliciesSunshine ActHIPAAAnti-KickbackBribery And CorruptionFraudWhistleblowing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead drafting, review and negotiation of US commercial agreements, including customer, pharmaceutical, master services, supplier licence, honorarium, consultancy, clinical study, research collaboration and confidentiality agreements
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, policies and approval processes with Sales Operations
- Build a scalable contracting process that accelerates customer onboarding, removes bottlenecks and maintains proportionate risk controls
- Lead US legal and regulatory compliance with Regulatory, HR and Quality functions
- Monitor US law and regulation affecting software, AI and medical devices and translate developments into practical business guidance
- Ensure significant legal and regulatory changes are reflected in strategic plans
- Draft and maintain governance and compliance policies, including Sunshine Act and HIPAA policies
- Deliver practical legal training and promote awareness of company policies and compliance obligations
- Partner with UK Legal to develop and implement a Code of Conduct covering anti-kickback, bribery and corruption, sanctions, competition law, fraud, whistleblowing, conflicts of interest and modern slavery
- Advise HR on US employment matters and disputes and support employment-law compliance
- Help foster a collaborative, positive and fair culture across UK and US locations
- Advise on disputes, investigations and pre-litigation matters, coordinating external counsel where appropriate
- Work closely with the CEO, leadership team, UK legal team and cross-functional stakeholders as the first US legal hire
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school
- Active membership in good standing with at least one US state bar
- At least six years’ post-qualification legal experience gained in a reputable law firm, an in-house legal team or a combination of both
- Strong expertise in commercial contracting, US privacy law and data-security requirements
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare technology and/or software (desirable)
- Experience supporting a high-growth or scaling business (desirable)
- Experience working across multiple US states or with international teams (desirable)
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems and legal-operations tools (desirable)
- Experience selecting and managing external legal and professional advisers, including agreeing scope, fees and timelines (desirable)
- Excellent legal knowledge, sound judgment, strong communication skills and ability to balance risk with commercial objectives
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Regular team events
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Supportive, collaborative environment
- Diversity and inclusion commitment