Lead Legal Advisor

Job description

Wolters Kluwer is a leading global provider of professional information services, blending extensive domain expertise with innovative technology. Our offerings include software tools accompanied by crucial content and services that empower our clients to make informed decisions. Each day, our clients make vital choices that can save lives, enhance business practices, and strengthen judicial and regulatory frameworks. We are dedicated to guiding them towards successful outcomes.

Discover your place with Wolters Kluwer.

The Lead Legal Advisor position comes with extensive growth opportunities, professional development, a collaborative team setting, and excellent benefits.

• Provide legal counsel on a broad spectrum of commercial, contractual, regulatory, and litigation issues, with a strong emphasis on the healthcare sector. Responsibilities will include structuring, drafting, and negotiating customer agreements, strategic alliances, and content licensing agreements related to emerging AI technologies.
• Collaborate with segment leadership to assess contractual and regulatory risks associated with new customer offerings, sales activities, and marketing initiatives.
• Advise the business on healthcare information technology (HIT) and intellectual property law, including compliance with HIPAA/HITECH and GDPR regulations.
• Effectively manage external legal counsel and work closely with fellow attorneys across the globe on varied legal matters.
• Gain a deep understanding of Wolters Kluwer Health, including its workforce, organizational structure, product offerings, and competitive landscape to deliver timely legal insights that support business operations.
• Build robust relationships with senior executives and functional teams to enhance the quality and efficiency of legal services.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree and a J.D. (law degree), with admission to practice in your residing state.
• Possess a minimum of 7 years of advanced corporate/commercial legal experience, ideally with exposure to both a reputable law firm and an established in-house legal team, particularly in healthcare transactions.
• Have a strong foundation in innovative HIT and digital health concepts, along with experience in software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Understand US and EU healthcare laws that influence Wolters Kluwer’s operations and product development.

Our team is highly supportive and passionate about our work and our colleagues. We play an essential role in bolstering Wolters Kluwer’s daily success. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact within an organization while collaborating with a caring and motivated team, we strongly encourage you to apply. #Bethe difference

Wolters Kluwer provides a comprehensive set of benefits aimed at enhancing your overall well‑being and work‑life balance, including Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance, Vacation and Sick Leave, and Paid Parental Leave. Full benefits details are available upon request.

At Wolters Kluwer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains diverse talent essential for achieving our strategic goals. Our diversity has been recognized by several accolades.

The responsibilities outlined herein represent the essential functions of this role, not an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks.

To ensure a fair recruitment process, we request all candidates to participate in interviews without external assistance. Our aim is to understand you as an individual through authentic communication. We may conduct in-person interviews, and the use of AI-generated responses during interviews could lead to disqualification.

The compensation range for this role is $ - $ USD, with eligibility for bonuses. Specific offers will depend on various factors, including experience and location.

Wolters Kluwer U.S. Corporation and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, ensuring all qualified applicants are considered fairly.