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Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Indivior
Full-time
On-site
Richmond, Virginia, United States

TITLE:

Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Title: Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Reports To: Chief Legal Officer

Location: Richmond

Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of OUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming OUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to expand on its heritage in this category. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs over 1,000 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 30 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more. Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The AGC, Litigation will be a key strategic leader of the Legal Department and will provide legal advice and counsel to cross-functional partners in the business, including Integrity & Compliance and the US Commercial team, on a day-to-day basis in furtherance of the accomplishment of overall business objectives in compliance with applicable laws and the company’s standards of business conduct. This role is also responsible for leading and managing Indivior’s claims and litigation matters and will help create and drive legal strategy across the business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Analyzing, developing and delivering litigation and dispute resolution strategies in line with Indivior’s business requirements to reduce risks. Ensuring that services are timely, targeted and of the highest quality
  • Provide counsel for compliance and business colleagues to ensure compliance with company’s legal and regulatory obligations
  • Identifying areas of company risk, developing proposals to mitigate risks, and leading implementation of mitigation strategies
  • Tracking and advising senior management on claims and litigation developments, exposures, and strategies for minimizing adverse consequences from disputes
  • Monitoring legislative developments and trends and, as a result, proactively shaping Indivior’s litigation function and litigation governance
  • Reviewing and managing litigation budgets and external counsel expenditures and supervising outside counsel in handling litigation
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, including but not limited to, Master Services Agreements, Contracts for Services, and Consulting Agreements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission and membership in good standing to the bar of at least one state (with subsequent admission to Virginia or admission at Virginia Corporate Counsel as a condition of employment)
  • 10 years or more experience practicing as an attorney

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous litigation experience and management of outside litigation counsel
  • Previous pharmaceutical or life science experience
  • Previous experience under a CIA

COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate:

  • Impeccable professional ethics and integrity
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convert complex legal concepts into useful business guidance
  • Excellent judgement and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performing small legal department
  • Strong business partnership skills

BENEFITS:  

Indivior is committed to providing a culture driven by guiding principles and top-tier benefits that match the importance of the work we do. The Indivior experience includes: 

  • 3 weeks’ vacation plus floating holidays and sick leave 

  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan- Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions and profit sharing contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay 

  • U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 15% Discount 

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage 

  • Health, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flex Spending and HSA options 

  • Adoption assistance 

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Concierge/personal assistance services 

  • Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Critical Illness coverage 

  • Gym, fitness facility and cell phone discounts 

 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:  

Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.  

 

COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS: 

Indivior is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees are committed to compliance and feel comfortable raising concerns about potential violations of policies or unethical behaviour. As part of your responsibilities, you are expected to: 

 

Employee Obligations: 

  • Have unquestionable ethics and integrity with the willingness to stand firm on these principles even under significant pressure 

  • Risk IQ: Know what policies apply to your role and function and adhere to them. 

  • Speak Up: If you see something, say something. 

 

Manager Obligations:  

  • Have unquestionable ethics and integrity with the willingness to stand firm on these principles even under significant pressure 

  • Reinforce risk awareness with your team, with accountability and oversight for ongoing review and mitigation. 

  • Model and reinforce a Speak Up culture on your team. 

 

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined.  The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time. 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled 

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