[Remote] General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lockwood is a medical media company in the United States focused on transforming medical education delivery. The General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer will guide the organization through regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines while overseeing legal matters and developing compliance programs. Responsibilities • Oversee day-to-day legal matters of the company, including but not limited to, contracting, healthcare fraud and abuse, regulatory, IP, privacy, and employment matters. • Identify, research, analyze, and advise the company’s executive team, and various internal business functions, on a wide range of legal topics relevant to the business. • Provide strategic legal counseling combined with business acumen to the Executive Suite. • Stay current with relevant industry regulations and laws impacting the company and related healthcare industries, and work to make any necessary changes to company policies and practices. • Able to navigate a wide variety of contracting matters, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial, healthcare, and vendor/supplier agreements. • Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program, responsive to our stakeholders, as necessary. • Develop and implement the necessary policies and procedures related to our business and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and our obligations. • Develop, coordinate and execute Compliance Training and work to ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of, and comply with, applicable laws, regulations, and policies. • Support HR and employment matters, including policies, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. • Manage external counsel budgets and relationships. Skills • A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership, in good standing, in at least one U.S. state. • 10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally with both AmLaw100 law firm and in-house experience. • A strong track record in identifying and solving legal issues, and providing strategic advice, in highly regulated industries. • Proven history of business partnership, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to drive strategic results in dynamic environments. • Strong background in commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal matters. • Experience navigating healthcare laws and regulations such as the Sunshine Act. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. • Experience leading and managing attorneys and non-attorneys. • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly. • Willingness to travel >25% Company Overview • Lockwood™ is a full-service medical communications agency dedicated to delivering strategic, scientifically rigorous, and impactful solutions across the healthcare landscape. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job Apply tot his job