Associate Counsel

The Associate Counsel will contribute pragmatic, collaborative and business-minded legal counsel in furtherance of US WorldMeds' overall mission. The Associate Counsel will be primarily responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide variety of contracts and legal documents that support the Company's operations. This role ensures compliance with legal standards and company policies while mitigating risk and protecting the company's interests. While the core focus will be on commercial agreements, the role offers the opportunity to develop and expand into other areas of in-house legal practice as business needs evolve.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Negotiate, review and draft a wide variety of agreements, including supply agreements, licensing agreements, vendor and service contracts, clinical study agreements, research collaborations, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Provide clear and practical contract interpretation and legal guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, supply, clinical, procurement, regulatory, finance, and IT, to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Identify and manage legal risks in contractual relationships, proposing practical solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of contracting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including organization, request intake, execution, tracking, renewal, and termination processes.
• Assist in other legal matters as needed, which may include corporate governance, intellectual property support, regulatory matters, employment law, or dispute resolution.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Member in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4+ years of relevant legal experience, with a demonstrated focus on contract law and transactional work.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of business and contract law; general understanding of intellectual property law concepts.
• Understanding and knowledge of U.S. healthcare and life sciences laws and frameworks including the FDA, the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, is a plus.
• Experience with contract management systems is a plus.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, set expectations, and deliver results efficiently.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a pragmatic, risk-balanced approach to problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to build effective partnerships across departments and functions and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, color vision and ability to adjust or focus
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays by plane, train or auto, up to 15%

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.