Senior Corporate Counsel/Director, Legal and Compliance Affairs

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Description

Euclid Vision Corporation seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel/Director, Legal and Compliance Affairs to join our global legal and compliance team, which supports our vision care (medical devices) business with operations in APAC, Americas and EMEA. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact, working closely with a dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

•  Draft, negotiate, and review commercial and other agreements, including, but not limited to, master service agreements, consulting and professional services agreements, confidential disclosures, data privacy and protection agreements, information technology agreements, distribution agreements, IP licensing agreements, vendor agreements and statements of work.
• Participate in M&A and other sophisticated transactions, including performing due diligence, implementing integration activities, and advising internal constituents.
• Develop policies and procedures (including SOPs) to implement the above in an efficient and comprehensive manner.
• Support compliance function by developing/updating policies, procedures and training and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Assist with management of litigation matters.
• Advise on labor and employment matters, including employee agreements, policies, and procedures, and provide legal support in labor-related disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues and provide guidance to the management team and other departments.
• Assist with management of a global intellectual property portfolio (patents, trademarks and trade secrets).

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, finance, and HR, to provide legal support and ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.

• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations in the medical devices industry and provide proactive guidance to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of years of experience working at a national law firm and/or serving as in-house counsel (medical device experience strongly preferred) with significant experience in EMEA legal and compliance regimes.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with global/regional privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, PIPL, GDPR), anti-bribery/corruption legislation (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.), anti-trust issues, anti-kickback laws, and trade sanctions.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property concepts, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Solid understanding of labor and employment laws and experience in providing legal support in labor-related matters preferred.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.