Contracts Counsel

General Summary As part of Penumbra’s legal team, the Contracts Counsel will support a growing and dynamic company that develops ground-breaking technology to further its mission of saving patients’ lives. You will also work closely with other seasoned attorneys, paralegals, and support staff as part of this closely-knit team while partnering with external departments essential to the Company’s operations.   Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, SaaS and managed services, software licenses, data processing agreements, consulting agreements, and other types of vendor agreements. * • Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to Company management and key department stakeholders, including close coordination with Sales and Marketing, Regulatory, IT, Operations, Quality and Finance. * • Advise and support Company management on contracting and compliance with all applicable laws, including those related to operation in healthcare and the life sciences.* • Address issues related to data privacy and security, both in the US and internationally. • Help to shape the continuous improvement of contract templates and playbooks. • Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans. * • Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. * • Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. * • Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. * • Perform other work-related duties as assigned. *Indicates an essential function of the role   Position Qualifications: Minimum education and experience: • Bachelor’s degree and J.D. required with 3+ years of relevant legal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Additional qualifications: • Previous experience in the life sciences industry is strongly preferred • Bar membership, California preferred or at least one other state’s bar and the ability to obtain registered in-house counsel status. • Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously   Working Conditions • General office environment • Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 5-10%. • Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens • Must be able to move between buildings and floors. • Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. • Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. • Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. • Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.   Location: Alameda, CA Salary: $175,000 to $255,000