Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.
As the OCA General Counsel & Deputy Global General Counsel, you will maintain responsibility for serving as the senior legal advisor of the Americas corporation with ultimate functional responsibility for leading the organization’s legal affairs and for setting legal policy. You will also maintain responsibility for day-to-day management of the OCA Legal team, including budgeting, forecasting, technology migration, and managing outside counsel. In addition, you will provide senior management with legal counsel, and liaise with international teams of cross functional stakeholders to provide legal support. You will also serve as the OCA Corporate Secretary. As part of your Deputy Global General Counsel responsibilities, you will serve as a senior advisor and assistant to the Global General Counsel, and will be responsible for management of the delivery of legal services to support all regions, as well as administrative and legal affairs delegated by the Global General Counsel.
Job Duties:
- Provide counsel on a broad range of topics and lead the Company in matters involving complex legal issues.
- Identify the need for, and participate in the definition and development of policies, procedures and programs which address areas of risk and ensure compliance with the law.
- Ensure the delivery of quality, timely and cost-efficient legal services.
- Develop and implement protocols, infrastructure and systems to manage legal matters as appropriate for a U.S.-based corporation, which operates internationally.
- Engage and oversee the work of outside counsel.
- Provide legal advice in areas of significant organization-wide impact, including the formulation of strategic plans.
- Serve as principal legal advisor for the OCA Board of Directors and senior management, providing legal advice on a broad range
of topics, including real estate, corporate/commercial, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, banking, tax, insurance, financial services, employment, immigration, information technology, trade compliance, litigation, regulatory, compliance, ethics, and corporate governance.
- Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, and consumer products, including issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.
- Identify risks, educate senior management on risks and mitigate risks through implementation of appropriate measures such as the careful review, negotiation, drafting and administration of agreements and other legal documents.
- Serve as Secretary to the OCA Board of Directors with
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law; eligible for a Pennsylvania Limited In-house License.
- Minimum 15 years of practice in a law firm or in-house law department.
- Fluent in English and Japanese language, and knowledgeable of Japanese culture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and maintaining a positive professional image required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and success in managing a team of lawyers and paraprofessional staff.
- Willingness to undertake approximately 20% of international and domestic travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- International experience preferred.
- Experience partnering with senior management to understand their needs and to develop strategy for meeting needs
- Experience with health care compliance and risk assessment.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
- Exceptionally organized and prepared to work under pressure gracefully in a fast-paced, expanding and dynamic corporate
environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
We realize work isn’t just a job to you.
It’s a big part of your life, but not the only part. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, a robust 401(k) program, annual bonus program and comprehensive medical benefits, as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, parental and adoption leave, on-site services and Colleague Affinity Networks — so you can be ready for where life can take you.
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At Olympus, we put a lot of good back into the world, and what we do really matters. We are committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling every day by crafting innovative optical and digital solutions in medical technologies, microscopy, industrial solutions, cameras, and audio recorders.
We view our relationship with and commitment to our employees with the same passion. Everything we do at Olympus is a reflection of our vision, and everyone here helps to make it a reality. We’re invested in our employees, great ideas, and how they impact the communities around us. We see the world through multiple lenses and come together to find the right answers; the best solutions.
THAT’S OLYMPUS.
TRUE TO YOU. TRUE TO SOCIETY. TRUE TO LIFE.
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