Director – Assistant General Counsel

Owens & Minor

. Provide strategic legal counsel to Owens & Minor’s Products business and related commercial, quality, regulatory, supply chain, procurement, and operational functions .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in healthcare products, FDA regulations, and complex commercial agreements, while providing strategic counsel to senior business leaders and managing cross-functional initiatives. Proven ability to evaluate legal risks and develop practical solutions in a dynamic business environment.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree12+ Years Legal ExperienceComplex Commercial AgreementsFDA Regulatory KnowledgeLeadership in Cross-Functional Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Drafting Complex AgreementsNegotiating Commercial ContractsRegulatory ComplianceRisk EvaluationLegal Counsel on ProcurementProduct Development GuidanceQuality Assurance Legal SupportDispute Resolution StrategiesManaging Outside CounselTraining and Education Development

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Law License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProductsMedical ProductsPharmaceuticalsManufacturingSupply ChainProcurementRegulated BusinessesQuality AgreementsCommercial OperationsInternational Commercial Contracting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal counsel to Owens & Minor’s Products business and related commercial, quality, regulatory, supply chain, procurement, and operational functions
Independently manage complex legal matters and advise senior business leaders
Lead legal support for significant commercial, product, regulatory, and operational initiatives
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret complex commercial agreements
Negotiate product supply, supplier, manufacturer, procurement, sourcing, customer, and strategic commercial agreements
Advise on healthcare products and FDA and other product-related regulatory requirements
Counsel stakeholders on product development, sourcing, commercialization, labeling, product claims, promotional materials, complaints, recalls, and corrective actions
Provide legal counsel on sourcing, procurement, supplier, manufacturing, and supply chain matters
Guide marketing materials, advertising, product claims, promotional campaigns, customer communications, and commercialization strategies
Advise Quality on product testing, validation, quality agreements, complaints, corrective actions, recalls, and product quality issues
Identify and manage complex legal, commercial, regulatory, and operational risks
Develop strategies to prevent and resolve disputes involving suppliers, customers, products, quality matters, and commercial agreements
Lead or support internal investigations and manage claims, regulatory inquiries, and disputes
Direct and manage outside counsel as appropriate
Lead complex legal projects and cross-functional workstreams
Provide guidance and subject-matter expertise to business partners and less-experienced legal professionals
Build partnerships across Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Product Management, Commercial, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations
Develop legal processes, tools, templates, playbooks, and training
Lead training and education for business stakeholders
Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
12+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial experience supporting healthcare, medical products, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, or other regulated businesses
Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex legal matters, leading cross-functional initiatives, and influencing senior business stakeholders
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex commercial, regulatory, operational, and business legal matters
Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Experience advising senior business and functional leaders on strategic, operational, and risk-related matters
Experience advising leaders on regulated products, commercial operations, quality, regulatory, procurement, supply chain, or related functions
Strong knowledge of FDA-regulated products and related legal and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex legal risk and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations
Demonstrated ability to lead significant projects, workstreams, or legal matters with a high degree of independence
Strong judgment, negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a dynamic business environment
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Preferred: experience advising Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain organizations
Preferred: experience supporting private label products, sourcing arrangements, and supplier relationships
Preferred: international commercial contracting experience
Preferred: in-house legal experience
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. independently and not exceed 50 lbs. without help

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plan including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one for full-time teammates
Educational assistance for eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Voluntary supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs
Adoption assistance
Fertility benefits through the medical plan
Parental leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k)
Sick days and short-term leave
Holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave
Teammate Assistance Program (TAP)
Calm Health
Cancer Resources Services
Discount programs at no cost