Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Represent HSI and its subsidiaries in a broad array of corporate legal matters. Provide high-quality, responsible and efficient legal advice and counsel to the Companys respective business units. Identify, analyze and assist in developing legal solutions for many diverse and complex business and legal issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft, review and help negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements (including confidentiality, distribution and customer agreements).
Assist in advising and representing the Company in domestic and international M & A transactions, including facilitating the due diligence process and assisting in drafting, reviewing and negotiating acquisition or divestiture agreements.
Assist in advising and representing the Company in respect of certain federal securities law analysis (Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act), including preparation and review of related public filings and other reporting requirements.
Draft, review and help negotiate various technology agreements including software and data license agreements, cloud services agreements and professional services agreements
Review sales, marketing and promotional materials for legal compliance
Assist in advising on data security and privacy related matters
Provide general counsel, guidance and support to various business units regarding day-to-day legal matters, existing commercial arrangements, special projects and new business initiatives.
Facilitate various corporate governance matters and intellectual property management and maintenance matters
Direct, monitor and supervise outside corporate counsel
Assist in developing legal forms, templates, guidelines and resource materials for legal department

SCOPE:

Typically direct a large complex section of a department or a complex department with significant scope and financial and operational impact. Role may focus on executing a large and very complex/complicated process. Accountable for performance, results and staffing. Make recommendations for the objectives, policies and plans of the sub-function(s). Fully accountable for meeting the strategic, and operating objectives of the sub-function(s). Develop proposed budgets for approval and manage budget once approved. Operate with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. Often plays a role in high-level projects that have an impact on the companys future direction.

COMPLEXITY:

Work on complex, numerous and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company and an evaluation of intangibles. Knowledge of all areas within sub-function(s) derived from experience in non-management and middle-management roles allowing for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas within the function.

STRATEGY:

Participate in establishing the strategic direction to ensure alignment with overall Company strategy and initiatives. Focus may be on the execution of a large and/or complex processes. Translate and guide team to implement strategy.

SUPERVISION:

Determine methods and procedures on complex assignments and work collaboratively with business unit clients (but primarily independently from other attorneys). Work reviewed mostly through consultation and agreement with others rather than formal review from a supervising attorney. Employee is expected to exercise appropriate judgment to determine when to involve others in the Legal Department for consultation or review.

INTERACTION:

Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers/stakeholders. Ability to negotiate with customers or management and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance. Build personal networks to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.

Qualification WORK EXPERIENCE:

This position requires a minimum of 4-8 years of law firm or in-house experience post bar admission.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

This position requires a Juris Doctor degree and the candidate must be a member in good standing in the New York State Bar.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Outstanding management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, mentor and coach team members for high performance
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
Understand, interpret and act on financial information and external trends that contributes to business profitability
Plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
Expert planning and organizational skills and techniques
Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
Excellent negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
Broad professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
Lead and develop virtual teams
Expert in multiple technical and business skills
Strategic planning skills

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

May instruct or coach other team members
Proficient knowledge in the areas of corporate commercial transactions, contracts, software licensing, equipment leasing/financing agreements, and M&A transactions.
Ability to manage a high volume of varied projects
Must be able to work with minimal supervision

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.