Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Headquarters
Vanda Pharmaceuticals HQ
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 300E
Washington, DC 20037, USA
Provide general support to the company‘s legal department
Assist with researching, drafting, and managing corporate policies
Ensure company compliance with legal policies, state and federal laws, and regulations
Draft and review contracts
Gather, organize, and store information relevant to ongoing projects
Work with industry-leading outside counsel
Identify potential legal risks to the company
Maintain the company's legal files including a library of pre-approved form documents, templates, and historical documents; add or revise material as needed
Provide support for litigation and regulatory‑related matters
Learn something new every day, become conversant in dozens of highly technical topics, develop proficiencies
Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
Qualifications:
Minimum of a J.D. Law Degree; minimum 5 - 10 years of legal experience preferred
Licensed (or about to become licensed in 2025) to practice law in the United States
Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently
Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and deal with highly confidential information
Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations
Customer service oriented and a positive attitude
Willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' and learn every day
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.
The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors :
Motivations :
Education Required Bachelors or better.
Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Provide general support to the company‘s legal department
Assist with researching, drafting, and managing corporate policies
Ensure company compliance with legal policies, state and federal laws, and regulations
Draft and review contracts
Gather, organize, and store information relevant to ongoing projects
Work with industry-leading outside counsel
Identify potential legal risks to the company
Maintain the company's legal files including a library of pre-approved form documents, templates, and historical documents; add or revise material as needed
Provide support for litigation and regulatory‑related matters
Learn something new every day, become conversant in dozens of highly technical topics, develop proficiencies
Perform other related duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
Qualifications:
Minimum of a J.D. Law Degree; minimum 5 - 10 years of legal experience preferred
Licensed (or about to become licensed in 2025) to practice law in the United States
Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and ability to work independently
Ability to identify underlying issues in complex situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, organize time, meet deadlines, and deal with highly confidential information
Ability to make decisions and justify legal recommendations
Customer service oriented and a positive attitude
Willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' and learn every day
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.
The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you reside in a state or locality with enacted pay transparency laws, you are entitled to request and receive additional details regarding compensation and benefits. For assistance, please contact us at 202-524-8238 between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors :
Motivations :
Education Required Bachelors or better.
Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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