Director/Senior Counsel

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Director/Senior Counsel

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Job Title: Director/Senior CounselJob Location: Barking, UKJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: Full-timeJob Seniority Level: DirectorGROW WITH US:Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., is a global insulin delivery and diabetes technology company which creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience and is based in San Diego, California. Together we are creating new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take a “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.INNOVATE EVERYDAY:Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ technology. We’re also so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Since many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com.The Senior Corporate Counsel, International reports to the Assistant General Counsel-International and is responsible for supporting the Company’s international commercial affairs and operations. The Senior Corporate Counsel, International serves as a key advisor to the international business team and is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and interpreting a broad range of agreements. The role also supports a range of areas on an ad hoc basis including compliance, labor law and regulatory issues for the International businesses.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel-International, you will act as the primary legal advisor for international business operations:
• Provide strategic legal and business advice to international teams and senior leadership.
• Draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support compliance, labour law, privacy and regulatory colleagues across international markets.
• Proactively review and mitigate legal risks, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and drive strategic business goals.
• Manage outside counsel as needed and maintain confidentiality of legal communications.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience: 10+ years PQE in commercial law, with at least 5 years in-house experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry and a strong law firm background.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of EU/UK medical device regulations, contract law, and data privacy.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, management and presentation skills. Strong analytical skills and an ability to synthesize bespoke advice in a fast-moving, international environment for the business to meet its strategic objectives.
• Qualifications: Law degree and professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England or Wales, or equivalent in a major European jurisdiction.
• Languages: Ideally, business-level proficiency in another major European language (German or French) other than English

WHY JOIN US?

• Be a key contributor to a rapidly growing organization.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
• Drive process improvements and implement strategic initiatives.
• [Ready to make a global impact /patient health journeys/improve lives etc]

JOB SCOPE:

• Has wide-ranging experience and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
• Advises senior leadership on complex topics and counsels and influences effectively across teams to all stakeholders.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?In addition to innovative technology, we have a culture that fosters the idea that the happiest people are the most productive people. Not only do we hire forward-thinking achievers to join our workforce; we reward, develop, and retain them too. Just one of the many reasons of how we #StayAwesome! To learn more about our culture and benefits please visit https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.BE YOU, WITH US!Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.REFERRALS:We love a good referral! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share!If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Tandem’s CCPA Notice: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.APPLICATION DEADLINE:The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.Lifelancer ( ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.For more details and to find similar roles, please check out the below Lifelancer link.

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Location

Barking, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:00:33 GMT

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