Legal Counsel

Manages litigation and evaluates advisability and strategy of defending or prosecuting claims. Reviews, advises BSC on drafts, and approves contracts in a variety of areas, including distribution, consulting, non-disclosure, real estate, research, clinical investigator, asset purchase, business acquisitions and mergers, and other areas as needed to ensure BSC's business interests are protected. Reviews and approves all legal documents in BSC's non-patent litigation, including pleadings and motions, and directs outside counsel in preparing BSC witnesses for depositions. Negotiates settlements with claimants and represents the corporation during mediations. Reviews and approves all marketing programs, promotional pieces, and product literature and advises BSC on legal compliance issues involving marketing and sales. Advises human resources department on content and implementation of policies and procedures and on labor and employment matters. Provides legal counsel and support in acquisitions by the company, including conducting due diligence, assisting with FTC filings, advising on employment and benefits issues, facilitating transfer of legal responsibilities, assisting and advising on other acquisition-related issues as they arise, and directing outside counsel in assisting the company with acquisition issues as needed. Supervises exempt and nonexempt employees and manages employee's career counseling and evaluation of performance, including instituting discipline when required. Provides legal assistance in other areas as needed. Counsel and advise on legal aspects of regulatory and quality issues. Bachelor's degree Fluent English Solid background and experience in Legal