Overview:

This position oversees all legal and compliance matters of the company by advising management in various departments, identifying risks, and offering advice and alternatives to mitigate risks. Additionally, the incumbent will assist the President on other business development and investor relations matters.  This position is in-office 5 days per week with other Burlington-based employees.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures compliance with securities laws/regulations, including drafting/filing reports to the SEC

Ensures compliance with other legal/regulatory requirements, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption, global trade, data privacy, healthcare

Manages commercial, employee and other litigation

Advises HR on employee disputes

Drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial, clinical, and other contracts and agreements

Supports key transactions, including financings, mergers/acquisitions, distribution agreements, distributor terminations

Assesses and manages the company’s intellectual property portfolio, in conjunction with IP counsel

Advises President on corporate governance matters and manages general corporate matters

Adheres to company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect at all times

Other duties as assigned

Management Responsibilities:

Ensures our hiring process is fair and effective

Sets goals, provides clear direction, and tracks progress

Provides training, coaching, feedback, and recognition

Responds to employees’ needs and questions as needed

Supports employee’s career goals and development

Communicates updates to employees in a timely manner

Addresses employee concerns immediately

Addresses performance and behavior issues appropriately

Serves as a role model to employees across the organization

Works proactively to ensure their team is able to meet the demands of the organization

Qualifications:

Education Juris Doctorate required with admission to the Massachusetts Bar

Experience: 8 years' experience either, with a combination of law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company) with no less than 5 years large law firm experience, or, exclusively at a large law firm supporting public companies 

Specific Skills/Experience:SEC filing experience (Proxy, 10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 4s, etc.)

Deep understanding of and ability to analyze financial statements

Medical device/life science experience preferred

Computer skills: Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Travel: 10%, including domestic and international

Language Requirements: Fluent in English

EEO Statement:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LeMaitre Vascular will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. LeMaitre Vascular does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, religious dress, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Applicants with disabilities may contact LeMaitre HR coordinators via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact LeMaitre HR at (url removed).