Vice President, Legal Affairs

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Position Summary

As the VP Legal Affairs, you will play a critical role in shaping our legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding our interests. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, manage a team of legal professionals, and provide expert guidance on a wide range of legal matters. Your experience with regulations and Corporate governance will be essential. This role will directly report to PCI’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team and a peer to the VP, General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external advisors, investment bankers, and auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Advise on compliance with securities laws, corporate governance, and disclosure obligations.
• Monitor changes in regulations and update internal policies accordingly.
• Handle shareholder matters, proxy statements, and annual reports.
• Oversee all litigation matters.
• Work closely with external counsel to develop effective legal strategies to manage risk and meet the company’s needs.
• Manage cyber incident responses and related legal actions.
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and documentation.
• Assess legal risks and opportunities related to potential acquisitions or divestitures.
• Assist the board of directors in fulfilling its duties.
• Prepare board materials, attend board meetings, and advise on governance matters.
• Handle legal entity-related matters, import-export regulations, and international contracts.
• Support contract drafting and negotiation for each of the company’s functional areas as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address global legal challenges.
• Protect the company’s IP assets, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Manage licensing agreements and IP-related disputes.
• Chair or participate in the compliance committee.
• Manage relationships with external law firms.
• Engage legal counsel as needed for specialized matters.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including significant exposure to private and public company matters.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a legal team effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record in handling complex litigation and regulatory issues.
  
  

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.