Senior Staff Counsel
Job Description
About the Role
Title: Senior Staff Counsel
Location: Baltimore,MD, United States.
Job Category: Individual Contributor
Requisition Number: SENIO002491
Full-Time
Hybrid
Salary Range: $133,000 USD to $180,000 USD
Job Description:
About The Opportunity
At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.
Overview Of Position
Senior Staff Counsel will provide legal advice and recommendations on a broad array of matters such as contracts, non-disclosure agreements, third party agreements, corporate policies, corporate compliance, legal investigations and advising on human resource & employment law matters. Additionally, this position will support the legal team by providing guidance and recommendations on legal matters, including advertising & claims review in compliance with the FTC and FDA requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Provides support for OPTAVIA through field policy compliance of third-party website use, advertising materials, use of corporate intellectual property, training presentations, public appearances and inter-field relationships domestically and internationally.
Provides legal counsel and guidance on all company marketing materials, websites, apps and advertising projects.
Assist on HR/employment matters on behalf of the Company including reviewing the company employee handbook, garnishments, 401 K and other matters addressing hiring and Separation Agreements.
Maintains working knowledge of general corporate legal matters of a public company.
Ensures compliance with PCI rules and provide guidance on protection of consumer data.
Provides regulatory compliance for entry into new markets and supervises outside counsel.
Provides contract review and drafting of a variety of Company-related contracts.
Provides effective leadership, direction and coaching to direct and indirect reports including, but not limited to, delegating, staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations.
Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s Degree and J.D. required.
Active law license in any state, in good standing.
4+ years related attorney level experience in regulatory and general corporate practice areas.
Contract and Policy review and drafting experience required.HR and employment law experience required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to break down and communicate complex issues into easily understood directives.
Some travel required, 3-5 times per year.
Required in office Monday through Thursday, remote on Friday.
At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do!
We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.
We Lead Byâ¦
Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.
Being innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.
Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.
Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.
