Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Associate Risk Management and Litigation Counsel to join our legal team. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Main Objective: Provide Responsible for protecting the organization's legal interests and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support for all litigation and claims management needs of the department.
• Assists with the defense of litigation, product liability issues, insurance correspondence, regulatory matters, and internal investigations.
• Assists with document review, e-discovery and case management, as needed.
• Responsible for presenting clear recommendations back to the business and assuring legal compliance.
• Advise on claim status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with medical device manufacturing and distribution.
• Represent the department as required in liaison with outside counsel for depositions, witness preparation, mediations, and interviews.
• Review marketing and advertising materials to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Drafts simple and complex memorandum on various legal topics including but not limited to those related to medical device manufacturers.
• Provides timely advice and counsel to senior management by advising the business on laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
• May supervise legal support staff
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
• 5 years’ experience required as an attorney in litigation within a law firm and/or in house setting
• Must be admitted into and a member in good standing of a state bar
• Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Advanced writing, comprehensive reading, communication and research skills required.

Electronic based legal research experience required.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

LEXIS/Westlaw, Excel, MS Office, PC, printer, copiers and other miscellaneous office equipment

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.