Corporate Counsel/General Counsel

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Provide legal services to all Kendle SBU and SUs.


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide global legal services in the following areas: Assist Vice President and General Counsel as requested Drafting and negotiating agreements and amendments with customers and vendors Drafting and negotiating agreements pertaining to acquisitions; Securities compliance and related drafting Provide legal counsel to all Kendle SBU/SUs regarding (i) associate relations, (ii) associate benefits, (iii) customer relations, and (iv) vendor relations Provide legal counsel to management as requested Resolve disputes between Kendle and other entities Develop/manage assigned staff Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional organizations Focus on customer service and be a valuable consistent contributor to team efforts Interact with global internal and external personnel on projects that often require coordination and collaboration of associates and clients


QUALIFICATIONS:



JD degree with emphasis in general corporate law; 3-5 years experience in mergers and acquisitions, employment law, and negotiation and drafting; excellent verbal and written communication skills.


GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

Senior Corporate Counsel, Vice President – General Counsel and Secretary, Operational Opportunities



 

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Employment with all of the company’s employees remains at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, at the option of either the employee or the company.