Contracts Counsel

As part of Penumbra’s legal team, the Contracts Counsel will support a growing and dynamic company that develops ground-breaking technology to further its mission of saving patients’ lives. You will also work closely with other seasoned attorneys, paralegals, and support staff as part of this closely-knit team while partnering with external departments essential to the Company’s operations.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS and managed services, software licenses, data processing agreements, consulting agreements, and other types of vendor agreements; Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to Company management and key department stakeholders, including close coordination with Sales and Marketing, Regulatory, IT, Operations, Quality and Finance; Advise and support Company management on contracting and compliance with all applicable laws, including those related to operation in healthcare and the life sciences; Address issues related to data privacy and security, both in the US and internationally; Help to shape the continuous improvement of contract templates and playbooks; Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans; Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures; Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company; Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures; Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required with 3+ years of relevant legal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Bar membership, California preferred or at least one other state’s bar and the ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status; Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Nice to have

Previous experience in the life sciences industry is strongly preferred; California bar membership; Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired

Benefits

A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded; The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases; A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; Paid parental leave; Eleven paid company holidays per year; A minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure; Paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s)