Associate General Counsel

Overview:

PharmScript is one of the nation’s leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. When you join the PharmScript Team, you join the ranks of more than 2,000 dedicated people across the country who help to get safe, accurate, and timely medication to those who need it most.

Job Summary:

This role supports the General Counsel in managing legal affairs and ensuring PharmScript’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and be an effective communicator. They are always a team player, eager to jump in where needed and collaborate with others to support the goals of the pharmacy and the needs of customers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Protect and preserve enterprise rights in disputes, collections, negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
• Support business stakeholders in strategic initiatives, mitigating risk while protecting enterprise interests.
• Offer legal guidance and support concerning commercial law and healthcare compliance matters to business stakeholders and leaders for commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to company employees on legal and compliance matters.
• Support the General Counsel in managing the legal department and overseeing the company's overall legal strategy.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with bar admission in at least one state.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant legal experience, such as health care regulatory and transactional practices, including specialty pharmacy, pharmaceutical distribution industries, and long-term care facilities, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Experience in working on complex legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the Healthcare industry or relevant area of law is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and pharmacy law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice to business leaders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and other legal matters as needed.

We Offer:

PharmScript offers a robust suite of benefits to support employees and their families.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Maternity care program and infertility services
• Tax-favored Health Savings Account, Healthcare, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• EAP Assistance Program with 24/7 access to free counseling, legal guidance, and financial resources

• 15 PTO days annually and 6 paid/floating holidays

• 401(k) retirement planning with company match

• Transit/Parking Spending Account

• Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short/Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity plans are available for you and eligible dependents

• Legal & Identity Theft Protection Programs
• Employee Discounts: Instant savings on hundreds of products and services
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Support Program to eligible employees in times of urgent need

Pay Transparency:

To reinforce our commitment to fair and equal pay transparency, PharmScript’s compensation is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and office/market location.

EEO Statement:

PharmScript is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Min: USD $129,200.00/Yr.

Max: USD $169,500.00/Yr.