Corporate Counsel, International

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As part of Penumbra’s legal team, you will support a growing and dynamic company that develops ground-breaking technology to further its mission of saving patients’ lives. In this role, the Corporate Counsel, International will have a diverse range of responsibilities, primarily focused on distribution agreements, regulatory service agreements, sales agent relationships, subsidiary management, international planning, pricing and compliance and employment matters.    

What You'll Work On

  • Advise and support the company’s international sales and marketing efforts, including partnering with Compliance on the due diligence process for international distributors, regulatory and sales agents, and other commercial partners; drafting relevant agreements, amendments and letters; and, monitoring ongoing international expansion for potential legal risks.
  • Advise and assist with implementation of international pricing strategies with senior management.
  • Work closely with outside counsel and Human Resources department to advise on international employment contracting and employment questions
  • Review and advise on marketing literature, social media programs, and interactions with healthcare professionals for the APAC and LatAm regions.
  • Improve and further develop third party compliance program in close coordination with Compliance to include an audit process for international third parties.
  • Collaborate with other Legal team members and the Finance department on international subsidiary formation and maintenance matters.
  • Work closely with local counsel on disputes with distributors and regulatory agents as they arise.

    • What You Bring

  • J.D. with a minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience with some portion of work experience from a large law firm
  • Membership with the California Bar, or at least one other state’s bar, and the ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the FCPA and ABAC laws and compliance
  • Ability to process a high volume of work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Superior communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong relationship management skills; ability to lead and maintain productive relationships with other functional areas and on a global basis.
  • Personal integrity, good judgment, risk-assessment skills, and proactive problem-solving ability.
  • Proficiency with all types of technology necessary to complete work requirements.
    • Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. 

    What We Offer:
    • A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant and performance is rewarded
    • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases
    • A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) match; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
     
    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
     
    PENUMBRA, INC.
    Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
    As of October 14, 2022
    Penumbra, Inc. has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. Employee diversity has been and will continue to be pivotal to our Company's success. Penumbra recognizes that diversity and inclusion in the workplace enhance employee engagement and stimulate innovation. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
    a)Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    b)All other personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs and recall from layoffs, access to training and education are administered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    c)Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have: (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity or (4) exercised any other right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

    I have appointed Sharon Hughes to take on the responsibilities of EEO Coordinator. The EEO Coordinator and those designated will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the Company's Affirmative Action Plan. As part of that responsibility, the EEO Coordinator will periodically analyze the Company's personnel actions and their effects to ensure compliance with our equal employment policy and administer the audit and reporting system.

    If you, as one of our employees or as an applicant for employment, have any questions about this policy or would like to view portions of the Affirmative Action Plan, please contact Ines Kramer during regular business hours. This is also a reminder that employees may update their disability status at any time by completing the voluntary self- identification of disability form on UKG Pro (found in the Private Info tab).

    I have reviewed and fully endorse our Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program. Thank you for your continued assistance and support of our shared objective of equal employment opportunity for all.

    Adam Elsesser
    Chief Executive Officer

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