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Legal CounselVanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities :

  • Provide general support to the company's legal department
  • Assist with researching, drafting, and managing corporate policies
  • Ensure company compliance with legal policies, state and federal laws, and regulations
  • Draft and review contracts
  • Gather, organize, and store information relevant to ongoing projects
  • Work with industry-leading outside counsel
  • Identify potential legal risks to the company
  • Maintain the company's legal files, including a library of pre-approved form documents, templates, and historical documents; add or revise material as needed
  • Provide support for litigation and regulatory-related matters
  • Learn something new every day, become conversant in highly technical topics, and develop proficiencies
  • Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of a J.D. Law Degree; 5-10 years of legal experience preferred
  • Licensed (or about to become licensed in 2025) to practice law in the United States
  • Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently
  • Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and handle highly confidential information
  • Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations
  • Customer service orientation and a positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn continuously
  • Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
  • The total compensation package includes incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) matching program, and other employee benefits.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

    If you reside in a jurisdiction with pay transparency laws, you may request additional information regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8 : 00 AM and 5 : 30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.

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