VP, Legal Affairs - LeMaitre

This position oversees all legal and compliance matters of the company by advising management in various departments, identifying risks, and offering advice and alternatives to mitigate risks. Additionally, the incumbent will assist the President on other business development and investor relations matters.  This position is in-office 5 days per week with other Burlington-based employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with securities laws/regulations, including drafting/filing reports to the SEC
• Ensures compliance with other legal/regulatory requirements, including anti-bribery/anti-corruption, global trade, data privacy, healthcare
• Manages commercial, employee and other litigation
• Advises HR on employee disputes
• Drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial, clinical, and other contracts and agreements
• Supports key transactions, including financings, mergers/acquisitions, distribution agreements, distributor terminations
• Assesses and manages the company’s intellectual property portfolio, in conjunction with IP counsel
• Advises President on corporate governance matters and manages general corporate matters
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Management Responsibilities:

• Ensures our hiring process is fair and effective
• Sets goals, provides clear direction, and tracks progress
• Provides training, coaching, feedback, and recognition
• Responds to employees’ needs and questions as needed
• Supports employee’s career goals and development
• Communicates updates to employees in a timely manner
• Addresses employee concerns immediately
• Addresses performance and behavior issues appropriately
• Serves as a role model to employees across the organization
• Works proactively to ensure their team is able to meet the demands of the organization

• Education Juris Doctorate required with admission to the Massachusetts Bar
• Experience: 8 years' experience either, with a combination of law firm and in-house (at a publicly traded company) with no less than 5 years large law firm experience, or, exclusively at a large law firm supporting public companies 
• Specific Skills/Experience:
  • SEC filing experience (Proxy, 10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 4s, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of and ability to analyze financial statements
  • Medical device/life science experience preferred
• Computer skills: Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Travel: 10%, including domestic and international
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LeMaitre Vascular will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. LeMaitre Vascular does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, religious dress, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Applicants with disabilities may contact LeMaitre HR coordinators via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact LeMaitre HR at HR@lemaitre.com.