In-House Counsel

Permobil

<p></p> <p><b>In-House Counsel</b></p> <p><b> </b><b>Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.</b></p> <p> At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.<br> <br> You will be responsible for providing legal services and advice to ensure maximum protection of Permobil’s legal rights and maintenance of its operations. <br> <br> Anticipates and identifies legal issues and provides advice to all levels of the organization on risk/reward to develop the best possible legal strategies and internal policies.<br> Responsible for providing legal analysis and support for business objectives worldwide.<br> Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.<br> Drafts, updates, and maintains company policies.<br> Reviews business contracts, leases, and other legal documents; researches legal concerns and recommends revisions as necessary.<br> Conducts internal investigations regarding a variety of issues, including employee relations matters and whistleblower complaints. <br> Maintains understanding of and monitors of latest developments of domestic and international laws affecting Permobil. <br> Proactively working with upskilling the organization in different legal or compliance fields.<br> Develop and support the Group’s compliance program, including policies, trainings and risk assessments. <br> Support the implementation of the Group’s annual risk management program (ERM process)<br> Develop and support the Group’s insurance program; obtaining proper coverage and use for regional business needs and supporting implementation of the global insurance program.<br> Represents the company in judicial and administrative proceedings, and in negotiations with state and federal agencies. <br> Provide advice to all levels of the organization on legal issues to develop the best possible legal strategies on pending and threatened litigations or other legal risks.<br> Offers guidance and educational support to various departments, including Human Resources on issues related to personnel, legal compliance, and regulatory matters.<br> Handles the drafting, assessment, and negotiation of employment documents, resolves conflicts, and evaluates potential legal risks.<br> Conduct legal research and staying up-to-date with developments in employment law to provide informed counsel.<br> Provide strategic guidance to help navigate complex employment issues and minimize legal risks.<br> Partner with People and Culture team to develop strategy and approach on employment-related legal matters.</p> <p><br> Requirements:<br> Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school.<br> 5 + years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, federal or state government agency, or related area. <br> Good standing in a state bar is required. If candidate is not licensed in Tennessee, they will be required to register as In-House Counsel in Tennessee or obtain a Tennessee law license.<br> Broad base of legal knowledge in multiple practice areas including compliance, litigation, corporate governance, contract law, IP law, marketing, commercial transactions and regulatory matters. Extensive labor and employment experience is required.<br> Proven track record of addressing complex legal and compliance matters with significant financial and business impact and managing them to a successful resolution.<br> Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions in a growing, face-paced environment. <br> Ability to analyze and interpret issues and prepare legal opinions on issues arising in a multi-state and international basis.<br> Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact all facets of Permobil operations, with particular focus on relevant labor and employment laws and regulations. <br> Ability to effectively work with members of the legal team.<br> Ability to work independently and in local or virtual environment.<br> Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels within a geographically diverse organization.<br> Effective computer software skills are required.</p> <p><b><br> Why Permobil is a great next step for you!</b></p> <p> 1. You’ll make a difference. Every day</p> <p> Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives. </p> <p>2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future</p> <p> We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world. </p> <p>3. You’ll feel welcome from day one </p> <p>We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference. </p> <p>4. You can have a lifestyle you love</p> <p> you’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.</p> <p></p> <p><b><br> Who you are</b><br> You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.<br> </p> <p><br> <b>Information</b><br> Please apply via our career page. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!<br> <br> For additional information about the position, please contact Manager title, Manager name, Manager Contact information.<br> For information about the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter, Recruiter Name, HR BP contact info.</p> <p> For information regarding Permobil's Privacy Notice, please visit privacy.permobil.com</p> <p> Permobil is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.<br> <br> Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.</p> <p></p> <p><b><br> More about Permobil</b></p> <p> Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.</p> <p> Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.</p> <p> Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021<br> https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/<br> https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112517/permobil-explorer-mini/</p>
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Practice Areas
Corporate
Specialties
Compliance/Regulatory
Type
Law Firm