Legal Counsel/In-House Attorney (6185)

Requisition ID: 6185

Job Title: Legal Counsel/In-House Attorney

Job Country: United States (US)

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;

• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;

• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future. 

The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:  This Policy applies to U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership:  All U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Proof of being fully vaccinated does not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer.  If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date.  The reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will depend on the employee’s job and the applicable facts, but it may include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements.  New hires who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation will have their job offer revoked.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The Role

Avanos is seeking a motivated  in-house Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team.  As a key member of our team, you will play an integral role in providing legal counsel and support across various aspects of our business.   The position can be fully remote or based in Alpharetta, Georgia

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on strategic initiatives and enabling tactical execution compliant with laws and regulations relating to medical device companies.

• Inspire confidence and trust, make practical recommendations to business partners that strike the appropriate risk/reward balance.

• Assist with responding to requests from government regulatory agencies around the world, including the US FDA, and advocate on behalf of the company to those agencies.

• Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with FDA and FTC regulations, including product claim substantiation and advise on issues related to fraud and abuse laws.

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, group purchasing organizations, distributors, and others who buy, sell, distribute, and market our products.

• Keep abreast of pertinent changes to the business or legal and regulatory requirements, anticipate issues that may arise from such changes and demonstrate initiative and creativity in developing business-oriented solutions.

• Provide counsel on dispute resolution, including litigation.

• Provide work direction to other legal staff, such as outside counsel, contract attorneys, and to paralegals.

• Provide such other legal services as may be required for a publicly-traded global medical device company.

Your Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a member in good standing of at least one USA state bar.

• 5 to 7 years of experience practicing as an attorney, including at least 2 years as an in-house attorney in a medical device company.

• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills.

• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.

• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with employees at all levels throughout organization.

• Analytical with an ability to present complex matters simply and clearly.

• Strategic, innovative, proactive and creative.

• Efficient, energetic and able to manage a heavy and diverse workload.

• Practical, and appropriate tolerance for risk.

• Exemplifies the Company’s values of: Customer Centric, Global Mindset, Results-Driven, Collaborative, Candor, and Speed.

• 25% travel 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee of Avanos, please apply here .

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary – our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

free onsite gym | onsite cafeteria | 401(k) + 4% at 100% match + 2% at 50% match| immediate vesting | benefits on day 1 | uncapped sales commissions | HQ region voted ‘best place to live’ by USA Today

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.